"Oh, you must give us a fresh piece."
"In three months' time."
"On what terms?"
"Why on the usual terms."
"There I join issue: they will give you five thousand francs down!"
"Ah! five thousand francs!"
"Well, I will approach Jouslin de la Salle ... and you shall approach Madame Dorval: only, tell her to be reasonable."
"Oh! never fear! to act at the Français and to play Antony there, she would make any sacrifices ... Then, it is settled?"
"Yes."
"Let us repeat the terms."