"We throng with foreigners," said Madame, archly, as I reached this point.

He was more than a creature of fable?" "Assuredly, madame.

Coarse, madame!

spat Madame disgustedly and prodded the Curé.

And, frankly, madame and Queen, the merit of the business I have in hand is questionable.

oui, madame.

" "Seldom, perhaps, Madame," was the ready rejoinder of the shrewd courtier, "his enemies, but readily his rulers.

" "Not another drop, Jacques," said Madame, sternly.