[ 76. ] Je laisse Renaud.... "I leave Renaud in the gardens of Armida." (The worthy boy took Renaud for Renard, a fox—that's near enough.)
[ 76. ] Chaque âge a ses plaisirs. "Each age has its pleasures."
[ 77. ] Les exploits d'Hercule.... "The exploits of Hercules are mere play compared to."
[ 77. ] Monsieur, ne vous retournez pas. "Sir, do not look round."
[ 78. ] Il raccommodait.... "He mended old shoes."
[ 78. ] Baissant les yeux, "Casting down her eyes."
[ 84. ] Dimanche, "Sunday."
[ 84.]Manche, near enough to manger (to eat) for Johnny.
[ 84. ] Cordon bleu, skilful cook. (Teetotalers in England wear blue ribbons, hence the boy's confusion.)
[ 89. ] Baccalauréat-ès-sciences, degree of B.Sc.