"Yes, monsieur," I said to the Englishman.
"Now!" said he. Then, after a pause, he added—
"That dog of yours has taken my fancy."
"He is greatly honoured, monsieur."
"And they have told me you might perhaps agree to sell him to me, if I were to pay you a good price for him."
"I shall not need very much persuasion, monsieur; I have been trying to get rid of him, and since he pleases you ..."
"Oh yes, he pleases me."
"Well, then, take him."
"Oh, I do not want to take the dog without paying for him." Cartier nudged my elbow.