At sight of the Parisian he seemed lost in confusion.

He dropped his glance and appeared on the point of turning aside.

Then to the ostler: "I shall want the carriage, and I shall come for it anon.

Carry that message to your master." And with that he turned and advanced to Garnache.

His whilom arrogance was all fallen from him; he wore instead an air of extreme contrition.
"Monsieur, what shall I say to you ?" he asked in a voice that was rather small.