XXIV
ACT III, SCENES X AND XI
1. Lawyers are generally[1] more polite than majors. 2. When Mr. Perrichon has found the solution he is looking for, he shows lots of pluck. 3. The major is a tough customer. 4. When strikes the hour for the duel[2], the combatants[3] will not flinch. 5. It is my business to pick holes in your spelling. 6. If a patrol turns up in the nick of time, the duel will be prevented[4]. 7. When two men are going to fight a[5] duel, they put their papers in order. 8. John, why did you let that man in?"—«What was I to do? I took him for a traveling acquaintance[6] of yours.» 9. A business man with a commission in the militia is not a real soldier. I0. «Here is a visiting card.»—«Gee!» —«What is the matter?»—«We're in a pretty mess! the question is how to get out of it.»
[1: d'ordinaire.] [2: duel, m.] [3: combattant, m.] [4: empêcher.] [5: en.] [6: See Act III, Sc. VI.]