As we have found nothing of consequence in this portmanteau of yours, it will be unnecessary to search the nineteen boxes of that gracious lady, your wife. No doubt she has obeyed your instruction not to smuggle. We are absolutely satisfied with your explanations, and are greatly obliged to you for your kindness and condescension.
This is the way to the carriage. We have placed steps before the door, as without a platform it is difficult to ascend.
No, mein herr, it is utterly impossible? We are forbidden by the Emperor himself to accept a gratuity.
Yes, madam, it is indeed without charge. Do not tempt us. Instant dismissal is the penalty.
Certainly, mein herr, you could get the same politeness before the Emperor issued his Imperial instructions.
But then the charge was a thaler!
OUR COUNTRYMEN ABROAD
"Ulloa! Garçong, here you are! Dayjernay, se voo play?"