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ACT II, SCENE V
1. The Mer de Glace is full[1] of holes, crevasses, and dangerous places. 2. «You may say what you please, I had not lost my presence of mind.» «You don't say?» 3. Do not take an aversion to anybody[2]. 4. Here, take this book and write something pretty in it. 5. I have just put on my overshoes to go for a walk[3] on the ice. 6. As I was rolling down, I spied a little tree, which I caught hold of. 7. I was fished up by an innkeeper whom I gave two hundred francs to: a fair price. 8. Gratitude is due[4] to those who have done you a service. 9. «Say, will you join us?» «Thank you. Our guide is outside. I hope to see you again later[5].10. It will be very nice to drink a cap of tea together[6] next winter.»
[1: plein.] [2: personne.] [3: me promener.] [4: se doit.] [5: plus tard.] [6: ensemble.]