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 commissary, heaving up both his shoulders

My good friend, quoth I—as sure as I am I—and you are you

And who are you? said he.— Don't puzzle me; said I.

But it is an indubitable verity, continued I, addressing myself to the commissary, changing only the form of my asseverationthat I owe the king of France nothing but my good-will; for he is a very honest man, and I wish him all health and pastime in the world

Pardonnez moi—replied the commissary, you are indebted to him six livres