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1 239| her person, a continual abandonment of herself to the caprices 2 77| question. He turned toward the abashed girl, and in his most distinguished 3 237| generals whom she reduced to abject slavery by a surrender of 4 246| scruples. She looked on Abraham's sacrifice as natural enough, 5 11| The French seldom walked abroad, but the streets swarmed 6 80| mortals can sully, and was absolutely charming. But the sturdy 7 306| Loiseau, who had abstracted from the inn the timeworn 8 247| she asked, "you think God accepts all methods, and pardons 9 38| gallantry, and to which access was not easy.~ ~ 10 270| and greeted the toast with acclamation. Even the two good sisters 11 176| tried to get Cornudet to accompany them, by way of adding greater 12 294| companions, who with one accord turned aside as if they 13 135| on the wealth which might accrue to a country by the employment 14 32| reputation, among his friends and acquaintances, of being a shrewd rascal 15 97| his foot to the ground, acting on an impulse born of prudence 16 1| their rifles; and little active volunteers, easily frightened 17 34| enlivened by his jovial activity.~ ~ 18 246| a stupidity admirably adapted to further their designs -- 19 272| great beard, as if trying to add still further to its length. 20 198| with the sun; while he was addicted to late hours, ever ready 21 232| them for a few moments from addressing her. But the countess, more 22 228| ladies, in particular, were adepts at delicate phrases and 23 7| army poured through all the adjacent streets, its battalions 24 237| at Capua. They held up to admiration all those women who from 25 135| profoundly. Although an ardent admirer of great generals, the peasant 26 139| to be stoutly denying him admission to her room. Unfortunately, 27 173| that the two men would be admitted to see him after his luncheon -- 28 255| tone which men of his class adopt in speaking to women like 29 258| himself as count, even while adopting, when desirable, an attitude 30 7| Boisguillaume roads. The advance guards of the three corps 31 27| expatiating in low tones on their advantages, saying over and over again 32 201| Luncheon was a gloomy affair; and there was a general 33 123| established in his mind an affinity between the two great passions 34 177| glanced in their direction. He afforded a fine example of that insolence 35 298| way, and the journey began afresh.~ ~ 36 92| of startled faces, mouths agape, and eyes wide open in surprise 37 90| Tiny lights glimmered ahead. It was Totes. The coach 38 246| nun rendered formidable aid to the conspirator. They 39 223| difficulty she puts on virtuous airs, the drab! For my part, 40 187| among them were the most alarmed, seeing themselves forced 41 200| Alas! the horses remained in 42 56| cheats the appetite." The alcohol put him in good humor, and 43 123| passions of his life -- pale ale and revolution -- and assuredly 44 10| heroic defenses. Last of all-final argument based on the national 45 90| which, with the three hours allotted the horses in four periods 46 56| passengers. This indirect allusion to Boule de Suif shocked 47 246| authority of her unexpected ally, led her on to make a lengthy 48 268| rose to his feet, holding aloft a glass of champagne.~ ~ 49 296| direction, remarked, half aloud, to her husband:~ ~ 50 | already 51 94| In Alsatian French he requested the 52 21| horse, sometimes stopping altogether, then breaking out in a 53 225| from three generations of ambassadors, and endowed, moreover, 54 236| confidence and make her amenable to their advice.~ ~ 55 39| Brevilles, all in real estate, amounted, it was said, to five hundred 56 320| Amour sacre de la patrie,~ ~ 57 132| that they make war just to amuse themselves?"~ ~ 58 307| and crossed themselves anew, then resumed their rapid 59 191| suddenly turning crimson with anger, she gasped out:~ ~ 60 6| shadow of the walls. The anguish of suspense made men even 61 21| s voice, talking to the animals and swearing at them. A 62 262| Monsieur Follenvie entered, announcing that Mademoiselle Rousset 63 260| Boule de Suif did not answer, and joined the rest of 64 47| rainy day he was always anticipating. As for Loiseau, he had 65 5| years devoted to business, anxiously awaited the conquerors, 66 30| But the day grew apace. Those light flakes which 67 277| but soon recovered his aplomb, and, writhing with laughter, 68 83| and benevolent smile of an apostle, the smile a priest might 69 8| cannon -- all these are appalling scourges, which destroy 70 98| tried to control herself and appear calm; the democrat stroked 71 202| wiser? She might have saved appearances by telling the officer that 72 56| warms one up, and cheats the appetite." The alcohol put him in 73 50| As appetites increased, their spirits 74 44| face was like a crimson apple, a peony-bud just bursting 75 43| believe that he had been appointed prefect; but when he attempted 76 187| of night increased their apprehension. The lamp was lighted, and 77 112| of this order. The count approached:~ ~ 78 292| radiant with delight at their approaching departure, were putting 79 83| listened to her with the approving and benevolent smile of 80 217| words even were exchanged apropos of the merest trifles. The 81 170| Guesclin, perhaps a Joan of Arc? or another Napoleon the 82 230| or she was to play, the arguments to be used, the maneuvers 83 295| replied merely with a slight arid insolent nod, accompanied 84 37| advanced in years and of aristocratic bearing, strove to enhance 85 34| the spirit of order and arithmetic in the business house which 86 177| lolling at his ease in an armchair, his feet on the mantelpiece, 87 237| who from time to time have arrested the victorious progress 88 49| as if they would hardly arrive there before nightfall. 89 7| guards of the three corps arrived at precisely the same moment 90 295| despised courtesan, who, arriving last of all, silently took 91 11| of the Blue Hussars, who arrogantly dragged their instruments 92 37| strove to enhance by every artifice of the toilet, his natural 93 1| in a great battle; somber artillerymen, side by side with nondescript 94 304| Exceptionally talented, and an artist to the finger tips. She 95 35| time the Empire was in the ascendancy he remained the chief of 96 294| who with one accord turned aside as if they had not seen 97 20| They were still half asleep, and shivering with cold 98 11| by degrees its ordinary aspect. The French seldom walked 99 274| scornful glance over the assemblage, and answered:~ ~ 100 76| and sisters and ought to assist each other. Come, come, 101 188| the interest of the game assuaged the anxiety of the players. 102 98| resistance which he had first assumed when he undertook to mine 103 69| way at last. Her husband, assuming his politest manner, asked 104 167| replied that on account of his asthma he never got up before ten 105 148| The count, astonished at what he saw, questioned 106 295| stood still, stupefied with astonishment; then, plucking up courage, 107 24| gentle mingling of light atoms which seemed to fill all 108 15| French army -- and wished to attempt to reach that port by overland 109 43| appointed prefect; but when he attempted to take up the duties of 110 146| have been either cellar or attic -- a stertorous, monotonous, 111 234| described the faces, the attitudes of those present, and even 112 42| sitting opposite the two nuns, attracted all eyes.~ ~ 113 17| before daybreak, to avoid attracting a crowd.~ ~ 114 44| of her dress, she was yet attractive and much sought after, owing 115 229| were they said that his audience could not help smiling. 116 4| general, powerless to do aught with the forlorn remnants 117 250| the Crimea, in Italy, in Austria; and as she told the story 118 168| Monsieur Follenvie alone was authorized to interview him on civil 119 323| Combats avec tes defenseurs!~ ~ 120 1| with high-sounding names "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of 121 41| murmuring paternosters and aves. One of them was old, and 122 47| certain conservative instinct awakened by the presence of Cornudet, 123 6| and then an inhabitant, awed by the silence, glided swiftly 124 261| she still resisted, how awkward for them all!~ ~ 125 201| joyful surprise when they awoke. What more simple?~ ~ 126 246| edifying paraphrase of that axiom enunciated by a certain 127 128| they do nothing but march backward and forward, and wheel this 128 311| game larded with streaks of bacon and flavored with other 129 216| thought him not at all bad-looking; she even regretted that 130 187| themselves forced to empty bags of gold into the insolent 131 44| Boule de Suif" (Tallow Ball). Short and round, fat as 132 1| their turn, looking like banditti. Their leaders, former drapers 133 1| They were mere disorganized bands, not disciplined forces. 134 195| Cornudet broke his jug as he banged it down on the table. A 135 82| feeding a few soldiers than to banish myself goodness knows where. 136 219| child who was about to be baptized induced a sudden wave of 137 195| people behaved like ancient barbarians. The women, above all, manifested 138 12| far-distant lands, amid dangerous, barbaric tribes.~ ~ 139 130| War is a barbarous proceeding when we attack 140 147| farther on, was washing out a barber's shop. An other, bearded 141 147| stables, coach-houses and barns - but in vain. So the men 142 319| dog does at the sound of a barrel-organ. Cornudet saw the discomfort 143 246| her doctrines were as iron bars; her faith knew no doubt; 144 195| outcry arose against this base soldier. All were furious. 145 10| Last of all-final argument based on the national politeness - 146 80| ladies whom no contact with baser mortals can sully, and was 147 7| the adjacent streets, its battalions making the pavement ring 148 14| with greater danger than battles fought in broad day, and 149 148| what he saw, questioned the beadle who was coming out of the 150 8| along with dead oxen and beams torn from shattered houses; 151 1| The men wore long, dirty beards and tattered uniforms; they 152 4| victory and disastrously beaten despite its legendary bravery, 153 | becomes 154 | becoming 155 | beforehand 156 114| count; Boule de Suif was begged, urged, lectured, and at 157 223| s that vixen's trade to behave so with men I don't see 158 237| caresses hideous or detested beings, and sacrificed their chastity 159 8| scourges, which destroy all belief in eternal justice, all 160 170| the future of France. One believed in the Orleans dynasty, 161 219| A church bell summoned the faithful to 162 21| them. A faint tinkle of bells showed that the harness 163 44| The woman, who belonged to the courtesan class, 164 35| them, dignified in bearing, belonging to a superior caste, sat 165 13| part with anything that belongs to him, at having to see 166 123| not to lose sight of the beloved glass, and he looked for 167 1| quietly on their income, bending beneath the weight of their 168 83| her with the approving and benevolent smile of an apostle, the 169 205| their steps, with bodies benumbed and hearts heavy.~ ~ 170 83| in which he reviled "that besotted fool of a Louis-Napoleon."~ ~ 171 145| dormant dignity, for after bestowing on her a simple kiss he 172 317| The two nuns had betaken themselves once more to 173 84| Oh, yes! It was you who betrayed that man. It would be impossible 174 123| the color of his favorite beverage, seemed to tremble with 175 306| tables, started a game of bezique with his wife.~ ~ 176 14| Croisset, Dieppedalle and Biessart, boat-men and fishermen 177 246| herself bold, talkative, bigoted. She was not troubled by 178 198| alone, for she was an early bird, always up with the sun; 179 169| kitchen fireplace, before a blazing fire. He had a small table 180 14| water the body of a German, bloated in his uniform, killed by 181 230| The blockade was as carefully arranged 182 93| at either end in a single blond hair that could hardly be 183 82| was too much for me! My blood boiled with rage; I wept 184 44| peony-bud just bursting into bloom; she had two magnificent 185 73| Then Boule de Suif, blushing and embarrassed, stammered, 186 259| know, my dear, he could boast then of having made a conquest 187 15| route to Dieppe, taking the boat from there.~ ~ 188 14| Dieppedalle and Biessart, boat-men and fishermen often hauled 189 44| enormous bust filling out the bodice of her dress, she was yet 190 82| too much for me! My blood boiled with rage; I wept the whole 191 146| tremors like those of a boiler under pressure of steam. 192 7| on the Darnetal and the Boisguillaume roads. The advance guards 193 84| indignant, for she was an ardent Bonapartist. She turned as red as a 194 46| suddenly drawn together in the bonds of friendship -- one might 195 213| their carefully polished boots.~ ~ 196 204| seeing that they were all bored to death, the count proposed 197 314| another, on her rounded bosom. She sat upright, with a 198 228| unedifying episode, and at bottom were hugely delighted -- 199 32| in business, Loiseau had bought his master's interest, and 200 225| that miserable woman," bound hand and foot, into the 201 213| outlined against the snow which bounded the horizon, and he walked, 202 222| vulgar temperament broke bounds.~ ~ 203 4| through Saint-Sever and Bourg-Achard, and in their rear the vanquished 204 292| was smoking a pipe on the box, and all the passengers, 205 1| of dying France on their braggart shoulders; though, in truth, 206 321| Conduis, soutiens, nos bras vengeurs,~ ~ 207 134| Bravo, citizens!" he said.~ ~ 208 24| throughout the length and breadth of the silent, winter-bound 209 21| stopping altogether, then breaking out in a sudden peal accompanied 210 53| gaping void whence issued breath condensed into vapor.~ ~ 211 101| They breathed freely, All were still hungry; 212 48| put their hands into their breeches' pockets.~ ~ 213 39| The fortune of the Brevilles, all in real estate, amounted, 214 14| perchance pushed from some bridge into the stream below. The 215 244| Boule de Suif answered briefly:~ ~ 216 201| de Suif, for night, which brings counsel, had somewhat modified 217 314| nevertheless, shone at the brink of her eyelids, and soon 218 125| her voice, and began to broach delicate subjects. Her husband 219 14| danger than battles fought in broad day, and surrounded, moreover, 220 229| turn made some considerably broader jokes, but no one took offence; 221 30| by contrast, a whiteness broken sometimes by a row of tall 222 124| The man, wheezing like a broken-down locomotive, was too short-winded 223 46| always despises its easygoing brother.~ ~ 224 48| they were united in the brotherhood of money -- in that vast 225 76| case as this we are all brothers and sisters and ought to 226 311| delicacy consisting of the brown flesh of the game larded 227 100| Then he said brusquely: "All right," and turned 228 229| thought expressed with such brutal directness by his wife was 229 21| time, and from inside the building issued a man's voice, talking 230 18| from the north shed their burden of snow uninterruptedly 231 44| apple, a peony-bud just bursting into bloom; she had two 232 44| tightly-stretched skin and an enormous bust filling out the bodice of 233 295| suddenly appeared extremely busy, and kept as far from Boule 234 187| soldier's hands in order to buy back their lives. They racked 235 136| the other; and he ended by buying six casks of claret from 236 223| know it for a fact, for he buys his wine of us. And now 237 32| name of Loiseau became a byword for sharp practice.~ ~ 238 123| which issued an odor of cabbage. In spite of this coincidence, 239 153| discovered in the village cafe, fraternizing cordially 240 79| Pont-Leveque gingerbread, fancy cakes, and a cup full of pickled 241 238| outburst of forced enthusiasm calculated to excite emulation.~ ~ 242 184| I would respectfully call your attention, monsieur, 243 85| difficulty, succeeded in calming the exasperated woman, saying 244 250| she told the story of her campaigns she revealed herself as 245 250| designed by nature to follow camps, to snatch the wounded from 246 139| with white lace. She held a candle in her hand, and directed 247 8| to God to the thunder of cannon -- all these are appalling 248 93| her corset, his flat shiny cap, tilted to one side of his 249 312| both hands at once into the capacious pockets of his loose overcoat, 250 145| Loiseau, much edified, capered round the bedroom before 251 187| could not understand the caprice of this German, and the 252 237| and all his mercenaries at Capua. They held up to admiration 253 136| sputtered; his enormous carcass shook with merriment at 254 173| The count sent him his card, on which Monsieur Carre-Lamadon 255 145| not suffer herself to be caressed in the neighborhood of the 256 237| vanquished by their heroic caresses hideous or detested beings, 257 311| herself, the count, and the Carre-Lamadons. In one of those oval dishes, 258 192| scoundrel, that cur, that carrion of a Prussian, that I will 259 139| a dressing-gown of blue cashmere trimmed with white lace. 260 136| and he ended by buying six casks of claret from Loiseau to 261 20| obese priests in their long cassocks. But two men recognized 262 35| belonging to a superior caste, sat Monsieur Carre-Lamadon, 263 65| is it not, madame?" And, casting a glance on those around, 264 246| troubled by the ins and outs of casuistry; her doctrines were as iron 265 8| which follows in the wake of cataclysms, of deadly upheavals of 266 72| prevent a recurrence of the catastrophe, the nun made her drink 267 7| black mass descended St. Catherine's Hill, while two other 268 47| Prussians, spoke of the cattle which had been stolen from 269 71| opened some embarrassment was caused by the fact that there was 270 149| we do here; and the war causes them just as much unhappiness 271 59| of food filled the air, causing nostrils to dilate, mouths 272 11| contempt than did the French cavalry officers who had drunk at 273 24| glistening white flakes fell ceaselessly to the ground; it obliterated 274 44| the courtesan class, was celebrated for an embonpoint unusual 275 146| easily have been either cellar or attic -- a stertorous, 276 291| pink eyes spotted in the centres with black, puffed out their 277 135| enterprises which it will take centuries to complete.~ ~ 278 70| Why, certainly, sir," she replied, with 279 187| Loiseau took off his watch chain, and put it in his pocket. 280 220| another and then drew their chairs together; for they realized 281 45| She forthwith cast such a challenging, bold look at her neighbors 282 41| It happened by chance that all the women were 283 1| merchants, or tallow or soap chandlers -- warriors by force of 284 88| as they went along in the changing light of the lamps.~ ~ 285 80| that amiable condescension characteristic of great ladies whom no 286 237| slavery by a surrender of her charms. Next was recounted an extraordinary 287 237| beings, and sacrificed their chastity to vengeance and devotion.~ ~ 288 10| other; but in the house both chatted freely, and each evening 289 56| stuff; it warms one up, and cheats the appetite." The alcohol 290 54| involuntary and quickly checked gesture of protest. It always 291 314| coursed slowly down her cheeks. Others followed more quickly, 292 123| coincidence, the supper was cheerful. The cider was good; the 293 311| A solid wedge of Gruyere cheese, which had been wrapped 294 27| heated by means of a kind of chemical fuel, proceeded to light 295 322| Liberte, liberte cherie,~ ~ 296 84| She turned as red as a cherry, and stammered in her wrath: " 297 35| ascendancy he remained the chief of the well-disposed Opposition, 298 149| have all left wives and children behind them; they are not 299 277| A chill fell on all. Loiseau himself 300 176| resuming his seat in the chimney corner, he called for another 301 147| what work they were to do: chop wood, prepare soup, grind 302 311| flavored with other meats chopped fine. A solid wedge of Gruyere 303 123| supper was cheerful. The cider was good; the Loiseaus and 304 85| all women for the pomp and circumstance of despotic government, 305 1| warriors by force of circumstances, officers by reason of their 306 230| were to reduce this human citadel and force it to receive 307 26| vague, snow-shrouded forms clambered to the remaining places 308 91| travellers start; it was the clanging of a scabbard, on the pavement; 309 85| unreasoning hatred of the upper classes for the Republic, and instinct, 310 305| the count, and amid the clatter of the window-panes a word 311 128| for a moment that they are clean! No, indeed! And if only 312 291| dazzling white tinder a clear winter sun. The coach, ready 313 102| wheezing, coughing, and clearing his throat. Follenvie was 314 237| enough, Lucrece and Sextus; Cleopatra and the hostile generals 315 32| opposite each other. Formerly clerk to a merchant who had failed 316 43| duties of the position the clerks in charge of the office 317 49| of the party got out and climbed the hills on foot. The passengers 318 85| whose opinions coincided so closely with their own.~ ~ 319 88| cast a bright gleam on a cloud of vapor which hovered over 320 319| The faces of his neighbors clouded; the popular air evidently 321 14| by a blow from knife or club, his head crushed by a stone, 322 147| the latter in the stables, coach-houses and barns - but in vain. 323 223| could get at Rouen -- even coachmen! Yes, indeed, madame -- 324 246| But at dinner the coalition weakened. Loiseau made three 325 228| conversation was not in the least coarse. The ladies, in particular, 326 292| wrapped in his sheepskin coat, was smoking a pipe on the 327 197| resembling that of a young cock trying to crow.~ ~ 328 29| flying hither and thither, coiling up, then flinging out its 329 85| young woman, whose opinions coincided so closely with their own.~ ~ 330 123| cabbage. In spite of this coincidence, the supper was cheerful. 331 56| his neighbors. They all coldly refused except Loiseau, 332 38| A colleague of Monsieur Carre-Lamadon 333 128| days, together; they all collect in a field, then they do 334 169| fine meerschaum, admirably colored to a black the shade of 335 323| Combats avec tes defenseurs!~ ~ 336 68| neighbor's offer, and, in combination with the nuns, a sort of 337 46| decided that they ought to combine, as it were, in their dignity 338 118| waited for her return before commencing the meal. Each was distressed 339 90| stopped before the Hotel du Commerce.~ ~ 340 15| Some of these had important commercial interests at Havre - occupied 341 47| managed to sell to the French commissariat department all the wines 342 221| was intrusted with this commission, but he returned to them 343 69| manner, asked their "charming companion" if he might be allowed 344 30| a native of Rouen, had compared to a rain of cotton fell 345 99| inspected them all minutely, comparing their appearance with the 346 267| hit on a much-appreciated comparison of the condition of things 347 81| to the courage of their compatriots. Personal experiences soon 348 246| a thinly veiled act of complaisance such as those who wear the 349 98| and, also, resenting the complaisant attitude of their companions, 350 135| it will take centuries to complete.~ ~ 351 169| in its master's hand, and completing his physiognomy. And Cornudet 352 113| those in authority. Your compliance with this request cannot 353 114| every one was afraid of the complications which might result from 354 221| until his condition had been complied with.~ ~ 355 266| charming; the manufacturer paid compliments to the countess. The conversation 356 43| cafes. With the help of his comrades and brethren he had dissipated 357 187| lies whereby they might conceal the fact that they were 358 249| matters which assuredly concern Him but little.~ ~ 359 234| appearance of the church. She concluded with the words:~ ~ 360 53| void whence issued breath condensed into vapor.~ ~ 361 80| especially displayed that amiable condescension characteristic of great 362 10| whole welfare depended? Such conduct would savor less of bravery 363 321| Conduis, soutiens, nos bras vengeurs,~ ~ 364 43| father, an old-established confectioner, and he now impatiently 365 203| But no one as yet confessed to such thoughts.~ ~ 366 313| de Suif, in the haste and confusion of her departure, had not 367 83| She was warmly congratulated. She rose in the estimation 368 187| into their heads. They all congregated in the kitchen, and talked 369 216| officers and judged them as a connoisseur, thought him not at all 370 150| established between conquerors and conquered, withdrew, preferring to 371 259| boast then of having made a conquest of a pretty girl such as 372 246| faith knew no doubt; her conscience no scruples. She looked 373 246| putting to good use the consecrated authority of her unexpected 374 270| solicitations of the ladies, and consented to moisten their lips with 375 47| brought together by a certain conservative instinct awakened by the 376 229| Loiseau in turn made some considerably broader jokes, but no one 377 169| enjoyed among democrats a consideration almost equal to his own, 378 311| was a succulent delicacy consisting of the brown flesh of the 379 36| than her husband, was the consolation of all the officers of good 380 246| rendered formidable aid to the conspirator. They had thought her timid; 381 212| of dress, but a certain constraint seemed to prevail among 382 44| pig, with puffy fingers constricted at the joints, looking like 383 41| countenance, and a narrow, consumptive chest, sapped by that devouring 384 79| basket was emptied. It still contained a pate de foie gras, a lark 385 58| cup, then an enormous dish containing two whole chickens cut into 386 296| Madame Loiseau, who, glancing contemptuously in her direction, remarked, 387 236| Until lunch time the ladies contented themselves with being pleasant 388 239| sacrifice of her person, a continual abandonment of herself to 389 21| tinkle soon developed into a continuous jingling, louder or softer 390 59| mouths to water, and jaws to contract painfully. The scorn of 391 30| more dazzlingly white by contrast, a whiteness broken sometimes 392 98| The stout girl tried to control herself and appear calm; 393 250| nun began to talk of the convents of her order, of her Superior, 394 114| urged, lectured, and at last convinced; every one was afraid of 395 228| the gusto of a gourmand cook who prepares supper for 396 201| and there was a general coolness toward Boule de Suif, for 397 27| brought with them little copper foot-warmers heated by means 398 314| fury broke forth like a cord that is overstrained, and 399 153| village cafe, fraternizing cordially with the officer's orderly.~ ~ 400 93| seemed to weigh down the corners of his mouth and give a 401 7| advance guards of the three corps arrived at precisely the 402 8| its swirling depths the corpses of drowned peasants, along 403 93| uniform like a woman in her corset, his flat shiny cap, tilted 404 30| with hoarfrost, or by a cottage roof hooded in snow.~ ~ 405 136| voice. The big man chuckled, coughed, sputtered; his enormous 406 201| for night, which brings counsel, had somewhat modified the 407 49| becoming uneasy, for they had counted on lunching at Totes, and 408 41| had a pretty but wasted countenance, and a narrow, consumptive 409 207| talked of doing, made a counter attack by way of Dieppe, 410 38| most select in the whole countryside -- the only one which retained 411 314| and soon two heavy drops coursed slowly down her cheeks. 412 19| the travellers met in the courtyard of the Hotel de Normandie, 413 24| seemed to fill all space, to cover the whole world.~ ~ 414 29| the coachman's long whip cracked incessantly, flying hither 415 79| piece of smoked tongue, Crassane pears, Pont-Leveque gingerbread, 416 29| entire body of the coach creaked and groaned; the horses 417 319| saw the discomfort he was creating, and whistled the louder; 418 297| not sitting beside that creature!"~ ~ 419 314| scorn of these virtuous creatures, who had first sacrificed, 420 15| with which they had been credited while on their triumphal 421 145| on her a simple kiss he crept softly back to his room. 422 250| specialty; she had been in the Crimea, in Italy, in Austria; and 423 246| committed acts which would be crimes in our eyes, but the Church 424 14| river as it flows onward to Croisset, Dieppedalle and Biessart, 425 47| been stolen from him, the crops which had been ruined, with 426 197| of a young cock trying to crow.~ ~ 427 17| daybreak, to avoid attracting a crowd.~ ~ 428 169| now on the froth which crowned his beer; and after each 429 14| knife or club, his head crushed by a stone, or perchance 430 8| savage force. The earthquake crushing a whole nation under falling 431 147| the eyes, was fondling a crying infant, and dandling it 432 246| unfortunate remarks. Each was cudgeling his brains for further examples 433 128| that. If only they would cultivate the land, or remain at home 434 72| the nun made her drink a cupful of claret, adding: "It's 435 192| tell that scoundrel, that cur, that carrion of a Prussian, 436 31| passengers eyed one another curiously in the dim light of dawn.~ ~ 437 36| sat opposite her husband, curled up in her furs, and gazing 438 24| A thick curtain of glistening white flakes 439 169| sweet-smelling, gracefully curved, at home in its master's 440 83| style of the proclamations daily pasted on the walls of the 441 58| good things: pies, fruit, dainties of all sorts-provisions, 442 58| wing, and began to eat it daintily, together with one of those 443 229| man more than another?" Dainty Madame Carre-Lamadon seemed 444 169| his eyes fixed now on the dancing flames, now on the froth 445 147| fondling a crying infant, and dandling it on his knees to quiet 446 12| far-distant lands, amid dangerous, barbaric tribes.~ ~ 447 299| one spoke. Boule de Suif dared not even raise her eyes. 448 77| They hesitated, no one daring to be the first to accept. 449 8| The inhabitants, in their darkened rooms, were possessed by 450 7| appeared respectively on the Darnetal and the Boisguillaume roads. 451 38| of his marriage with the daughter of a small shipowner at 452 31| curiously in the dim light of dawn.~ ~ 453 17| certain Tuesday morning before daybreak, to avoid attracting a crowd.~ ~ 454 291| morning the snow showed dazzling white tinder a clear winter 455 30| which made the country more dazzlingly white by contrast, a whiteness 456 21| stamping of horses' hoofs, deadened by the dung and straw of 457 102| person. He was a former horse dealer -- a large, asthmatic individual, 458 170| sell wine to the country dealers. The count and the manufacturer 459 188| count shuffled the cards -- dealt -- and Boule de Suif had 460 3| their uniforms, all the death-dealing paraphernalia with which 461 1| measure, but pillagers and debauchees.~ ~ 462 220| realized that they must decide on some course of action. 463 121| what had happened; but she declined to enlighten them, and when 464 311| dishes, the lids of which are decorated with an earthenware hare, 465 128| that is all right, and decorations are given to the man who 466 197| the asthmatic scale, from deep, hollow tones to a shrill, 467 41| of them was old, and so deeply pitted with smallpox that 468 1| high-sounding names "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," " 469 1| succession fragments of a defeated army had passed through 470 8| glory, murdering those who defend themselves, making prisoners 471 10| earned renown by its heroic defenses. Last of all-final argument 472 323| Combats avec tes defenseurs!~ ~ 473 241| forcing her to realize her degraded position.~ ~ 474 11| the town itself resumed by degrees its ordinary aspect. The 475 311| within, was a succulent delicacy consisting of the brown 476 228| and at bottom were hugely delighted -- feeling themselves in 477 304| Delightful! Exceptionally talented, 478 269| I drink to our deliverance!" he shouted.~ ~ 479 136| claret from Loiseau to be delivered in spring, after the departure 480 225| furious resentment, was for delivering up "that miserable woman," 481 267| relaxation preserved a dignified demeanor, hit on a much-appreciated 482 139| Suif seemed to be stoutly denying him admission to her room. 483 220| only, and to let the rest depart on their way.~ ~ 484 10| whom one's whole welfare depended? Such conduct would savor 485 266| offended -- indignation being dependent, like other emotions, on 486 205| it looked so mournful and depressing in its limitless mantle 487 248| reprehensible in itself often derives merit from the thought which 488 241| if desirous of making her descend a step in the esteem she 489 228| subtleties of expression to describe the most improper things. 490 249| predicting His judgments, describing Him as interested in matters 491 184| we have done anything to deserve this harshness at your hands."~ ~ 492 250| the fife and drum who seem designed by nature to follow camps, 493 246| adapted to further their designs -- the old nun rendered 494 258| even while adopting, when desirable, an attitude of gallantry, 495 241| exactly knowing why, but as if desirous of making her descend a 496 314| face pale and rigid, hoping desperately that no one saw her give 497 295| the coach, followed by the despised courtesan, who, arriving 498 46| legitimized love always despises its easygoing brother.~ ~ 499 4| and disastrously beaten despite its legendary bravery, walked 500 85| pomp and circumstance of despotic government, were drawn, 501 267| At dessert even the women indulged 502 170| man who holds the keys of destiny in his hands. His pipe perfumed 503 177| dwelling of some citizen destitute of taste in dress. He neither 504 8| appalling scourges, which destroy all belief in eternal justice, 505 9| Small detachments of soldiers knocked at each 506 220| should ask the officer to detain Boule de Suif only, and 507 250| while they themselves were detained on their way by the caprices 508 34| His wife-tall, strong, determined, with a loud voice and decided 509 237| heroic caresses hideous or detested beings, and sacrificed their 510 250| face itself an image of the devastations of war.~ ~ 511 21| ready; this tinkle soon developed into a continuous jingling, 512 5| citizen, emasculated by years devoted to business, anxiously awaited 513 83| might wear in listening to a devotee praising God; for long-bearded 514 314| things they had so greedily devoured: the two chickens coated 515 14| flows onward to Croisset, Dieppedalle and Biessart, boat-men and 516 74| Mon Dieu', if I might offer these 517 155| Oh, yes; but I've had different orders since."~ ~ 518 318| Then Cornudet, who was digesting his eggs, stretched his 519 59| air, causing nostrils to dilate, mouths to water, and jaws 520 28| having been harnessed to the diligence, on account of the heavy 521 31| another curiously in the dim light of dawn.~ ~ 522 225| with the lineaments of a diplomat, was in favor of more tactful 523 229| expressed with such brutal directness by his wife was uppermost 524 1| forces. The men wore long, dirty beards and tattered uniforms; 525 21| from one dark doorway to disappear immediately in another. 526 4| accustomed to victory and disastrously beaten despite its legendary 527 15| the town to the strictest discipline, had not committed any of 528 1| disorganized bands, not disciplined forces. The men wore long, 529 319| barrel-organ. Cornudet saw the discomfort he was creating, and whistled 530 277| himself looked foolish and disconcerted for a moment, but soon recovered 531 138| bedroom keyhole, in order to discover what he called "the mysteries 532 128| there are people who make discoveries that are of use to people, 533 267| even the women indulged in discreetly worded allusions. Their 534 250| with the utmost care and discretion, but every word uttered 535 1| in an impressive manner, discussed plans of campaign, and behaved 536 225| The men, who had been discussing the subject among themselves, 537 228| lowered their voices, and the discussion became general, each giving 538 295| infected with some deadly disease. Then they hurried to the 539 195| count declared, with supreme disgust, that those people behaved 540 311| Carre-Lamadons. In one of those oval dishes, the lids of which are decorated 541 266| great was Madame Loiseau's dismay when the proprietor came 542 4| remnants of his army, himself dismayed at the final overthrow of 543 1| the town. They were mere disorganized bands, not disciplined forces. 544 80| The countess especially displayed that amiable condescension 545 246| nothing, in her opinion, could displease our Lord, provided the motive 546 20| plans, being of similar disposition and temperament.~ ~ 547 59| scorn of the ladies for this disreputable female grew positively ferocious; 548 43| comrades and brethren he had dissipated a respectable fortune left 549 254| walked with her at some distance behind the rest.~ ~ 550 305| conversation was now and then distinguishable: "Shares -- maturity -- 551 77| abashed girl, and in his most distinguished manner said:~ ~ 552 187| of trente et un. It would distract their thoughts. The rest 553 202| had taken pity on their distress. Such a step would be of 554 118| commencing the meal. Each was distressed that he or she had not been 555 246| mother if she had received a divine order to that effect; and 556 1| the pitiful remnant of a division cut down in a great battle; 557 96| to obey, manifesting the docility of holy women accustomed 558 246| and outs of casuistry; her doctrines were as iron bars; her faith 559 287| you may well imagine he doesn't think this evening's business 560 319| seemed ready to howl as a dog does at the sound of a barrel-organ. 561 83| held forth in turn, with dogmatic self-assurance, in the style 562 21| now and then from one dark doorway to disappear immediately 563 145| enemy, must have roused his dormant dignity, for after bestowing 564 92| the coach, lighting up the double row of startled faces, mouths 565 246| bars; her faith knew no doubt; her conscience no scruples. 566 223| puts on virtuous airs, the drab! For my part, I think this 567 1| helmet of a heavy-footed dragoon who had difficulty in keeping 568 1| banditti. Their leaders, former drapers or grain merchants, or tallow 569 169| his beer; and after each draught he passed his long, thin 570 304| She sings marvellously and draws to perfection."~ ~ 571 5| calm, a shuddering, silent dread, settled on the city. Many 572 123| not taste the one without dreaming of the other.~ ~ 573 324| Dieppe, during the long, dreary hours of the journey, first 574 250| courtesan. Then the conversation drifted somewhat, and the nun began 575 128| And if only you saw them drilling for hours, indeed for days, 576 93| of his mouth and give a droop to his lips.~ ~ 577 1| merely by force of habit, and dropping to the ground with fatigue 578 8| swirling depths the corpses of drowned peasants, along with dead 579 250| sisters of the fife and drum who seem designed by nature 580 238| All was said with due restraint and regard for 581 43| the town. He had had pits dug in the level country, young 582 146| monotonous, regular snoring, a dull, prolonged rumbling, varied 583 21| hoofs, deadened by the dung and straw of the stable, 584 324| first in the gathering dusk, then in the thick darkness, 585 43| attempted to take up the duties of the position the clerks 586 130| neighbor, but it is a sacred duty when undertaken in defence 587 177| stolen from the deserted dwelling of some citizen destitute 588 12| of invasion. It permeated dwellings and places of public resort, 589 170| believed in the Orleans dynasty, the other in an unknown 590 49| nightfall. Every one was eagerly looking out for an inn by 591 138| himself by placing first his ear, and then his eye, to the 592 167| strictly forbidden to rouse him earlier, except in case of fire.~ ~ 593 128| these soldiers are of no earthly use! Poor people have to 594 8| unreasoning, savage force. The earthquake crushing a whole nation 595 177| received them lolling at his ease in an armchair, his feet 596 46| love always despises its easygoing brother.~ ~ 597 197| pipes, proposed a game of ecarte, in which Monsieur Follenvie 598 246| such as those who wear the ecclesiastical habit excel in, or whether 599 123| drank it from motives of economy. The others ordered wine; 600 145| his room. Loiseau, much edified, capered round the bedroom 601 246| on to make a lengthy and edifying paraphrase of that axiom 602 128| only an old woman with no education, but when I see them wearing 603 250| quell with a word, more effectually than any general, the rough 604 270| They declared it was like effervescent lemonade, but with a pleasanter 605 29| as it strained in further effort.~ ~ 606 314| tears. She made terrible efforts at self-control, drew herself 607 198| He merely said: "Put my egg-nogg by the fire," and went on 608 90| coach had been on the road eleven hours, which, with the three 609 5| round-paunched citizen, emasculated by years devoted to business, 610 44| class, was celebrated for an embonpoint unusual for her age, which 611 266| being dependent, like other emotions, on surroundings. And the 612 35| During the whole time the Empire was in the ascendancy he 613 230| stratagems they were to employ, and the surprise attacks 614 135| accrue to a country by the employment of so many idle hands now 615 79| with a will. The basket was emptied. It still contained a pate 616 238| enthusiasm calculated to excite emulation.~ ~ 617 93| fair and slender, tightly encased in his uniform like a woman 618 207| by way of Dieppe, their encounter with the enemy must inevitably 619 123| positively squinted in the endeavor not to lose sight of the 620 136| pleasantries of the other; and he ended by buying six casks of claret 621 225| generations of ambassadors, and endowed, moreover, with the lineaments 622 72| and Madame Carre-Lamadon endured that hateful form of torture 623 56| rosary, and, with hands enfolded in their wide sleeves, sat 624 8| the flood let loose, and engulfing in its swirling depths the 625 37| aristocratic bearing, strove to enhance by every artifice of the 626 228| surface, they began rather to enjoy this unedifying episode, 627 169| his pipe -- a pipe which enjoyed among democrats a consideration 628 121| happened; but she declined to enlighten them, and when the count 629 1| saw, in particular, many enlisted men, peaceful citizens, 630 34| business house which Loiseau enlivened by his jovial activity.~ ~ 631 2| Prussians were about to enter Rouen.~ ~ 632 135| in those great industrial enterprises which it will take centuries 633 38| of unmistakable breeding, entertained faultlessly, and was even 634 29| sank into the snow; the entire body of the coach creaked 635 51| the soldiers, who, being entirely without food, would take 636 232| all that Boule de Suif's entrance was almost unnoticed. But 637 193| surrounded, questioned, entreated on all sides to reveal the 638 246| paraphrase of that axiom enunciated by a certain school of moralists: " 639 228| to enjoy this unedifying episode, and at bottom were hugely 640 169| democrats a consideration almost equal to his own, as though it 641 208| Supposing we escape on foot?" said Loiseau.~ ~ 642 80| and tactful. The countess especially displayed that amiable condescension 643 39| the Brevilles, all in real estate, amounted, it was said, 644 241| her descend a step in the esteem she had won, and forcing 645 83| congratulated. She rose in the estimation of her companions, who had 646 187| proposed a game of trente et un. It would distract their 647 8| which destroy all belief in eternal justice, all that confidence 648 301| think you know Madame d'Etrelles?"~ ~ 649 45| Loiseau, who watched her with evident interest.~ ~ 650 207| replied that they could not exact so painful a sacrifice from 651 93| English hotel runner. His exaggerated mustache, long and straight 652 85| succeeded in calming the exasperated woman, saying that all sincere 653 324| whistling, forcing his weary and exasperated-hearers to follow the song from 654 246| the ecclesiastical habit excel in, or whether merely as 655 251| for fear of spoiling the excellent effect of her words.~ ~ 656 45| lowered their eyes, with the exception of Loiseau, who watched 657 304| Delightful! Exceptionally talented, and an artist 658 217| themselves. Sharp words even were exchanged apropos of the merest trifles. 659 238| enthusiasm calculated to excite emulation.~ ~ 660 277| writhing with laughter, exclaimed:~ ~ 661 124| they did, what they said; execrating them in the first place 662 230| used, the maneuvers to be executed. They decided on the plan 663 10| some day or other. By the exercise of tact the number of men 664 1| without a leader. All seemed exhausted, worn out, incapable of 665 10| provided there was no public exhibition of familiarity with the 666 8| when security no longer exists, when all those rights usually 667 27| and spent some time in expatiating in low tones on their advantages, 668 197| attention that he even forgot to expectorate. The consequence was that 669 135| now maintained at a great expense, of so much unproductive 670 47| Carre-Lamadon, a man of wide experience in the cotton industry, 671 81| their compatriots. Personal experiences soon followed, and Bottle 672 279| Pressed for an explanation, he related the "mysteries 673 256| prefer to leave us here, exposed like yourself to all the 674 47| money matters in a tone expressive of contempt for the poor. 675 187| for what reason? or to be extradited as prisoners of war? or 676 295| Every one suddenly appeared extremely busy, and kept as far from 677 170| should rise up in the last extremity: a Du Guesclin, perhaps 678 49| and it took two hours to extricate it.~ ~ 679 314| shone at the brink of her eyelids, and soon two heavy drops 680 246| nuns on the most striking facts in the lives of the saints. 681 32| clerk to a merchant who had failed in business, Loiseau had 682 10| foolhardiness is no longer a failing of the citizens of Rouen 683 21| and swearing at them. A faint tinkle of bells showed that 684 72| head fell forward; she had fainted. Her husband, beside himself, 685 219| church bell summoned the faithful to a baptism. Boule de Suif 686 312| of the bright yellow yolk fall in his mighty beard, where 687 216| women would assuredly have fallen in love.~ ~ 688 10| no public exhibition of familiarity with the foreigner. Out 689 89| peering into the gloom, fancied he saw the big, bearded 690 79| Pont-Leveque gingerbread, fancy cakes, and a cup full of 691 12| one imagine one's self in far-distant lands, amid dangerous, barbaric 692 51| The men sought food in the farmhouses beside the road, but could 693 8| houses; while behind the fast-closed shutters eager eyes peered 694 25| placed him beside the pole, fastened the traces, and spent some 695 249| this wise they talked on, fathoming the wishes of God, predicting 696 56| did in the song: eat the fattest of the passengers. This 697 315| what of it? It's not my fault." Madame Loiseau chuckled 698 38| unmistakable breeding, entertained faultlessly, and was even supposed to 699 37| inordinately proud, had been the favored lover of a De Breville lady, 700 123| matched the color of his favorite beverage, seemed to tremble 701 75| She stopped short, fearing a snub. But Loiseau continued:~ ~ 702 291| puffed out their white feathers and walked sedately between 703 72| smiled, and declared in a feeble voice that she was all right 704 128| use! Poor people have to feed and keep them, only in order 705 43| country, young forest trees felled, and traps set on all the 706 43| to retire. A good sort of fellow in other respects, inoffensive 707 59| ladies for this disreputable female grew positively ferocious; 708 59| disreputable female grew positively ferocious; they would have liked to 709 69| kept opening and shutting, ferociously masticating and devouring 710 324| Cornudet continued with fierce obstinacy his vengeful and 711 250| those holy sisters of the fife and drum who seem designed 712 3| sentinels, and making ready for fight whenever a rabbit rustled 713 24| light atoms which seemed to fill all space, to cover the 714 44| skin and an enormous bust filling out the bodice of her dress, 715 30| no longer. A murky light filtered through dark, heavy clouds, 716 314| more quickly, like water filtering from a rock, and fell, one 717 4| himself dismayed at the final overthrow of a nation accustomed 718 114| action on her part. She said finally:~ ~ 719 304| talented, and an artist to the finger tips. She sings marvellously 720 41| nuns, who spent the time in fingering their long rosaries and 721 175| They were finishing their coffee when the orderly 722 169| beside the tall kitchen fireplace, before a blazing fire. 723 7| pavement ring with their firm, measured tread.~ ~ 724 14| and Biessart, boat-men and fishermen often hauled to the surface 725 1| listless fashion, without a flag, without a leader. All seemed 726 86| little longer, though it flagged somewhat after the passengers 727 169| fixed now on the dancing flames, now on the froth which 728 29| as it lashed some rounded flank, which instantly grew tense 729 88| hovered over the sweating flanks of the horses, and on the 730 1| covered with weapons, flannel and gold lace, spoke in 731 93| woman in her corset, his flat shiny cap, tilted to one 732 124| principally to the countess, flattered at the opportunity of talking 733 270| lemonade, but with a pleasanter flavor.~ ~ 734 311| with streaks of bacon and flavored with other meats chopped 735 81| all these people who were fleeing themselves were ready to 736 311| consisting of the brown flesh of the game larded with 737 82| were quartered on me; I flew at the throat of the first 738 1| they were ready to take to flight; and amid these, a sprinkling 739 29| thither, coiling up, then flinging out its length like a slender 740 291| before the door; while a flock of white pigeons, with pink 741 8| under falling roofs; the flood let loose, and engulfing 742 27| The floor was covered with straw, 743 33| undersized and potbellied, had a florid face with grayish whiskers.~ ~ 744 14| course of the river as it flows onward to Croisset, Dieppedalle 745 215| Boule de Suif flushed crimson to the ears, and 746 29| whip cracked incessantly, flying hither and thither, coiling 747 270| moisten their lips with the foaming wine, which they had never 748 195| common resistance against the foe, as if some part of the 749 79| still contained a pate de foie gras, a lark pie, a piece 750 318| seat, threw himself back, folded his arms, smiled like a 751 8| possessed by that terror which follows in the wake of cataclysms, 752 147| bearded to the eyes, was fondling a crying infant, and dandling 753 83| he reviled "that besotted fool of a Louis-Napoleon."~ ~ 754 10| less of bravery than of fool-hardiness. And foolhardiness is no 755 10| than of fool-hardiness. And foolhardiness is no longer a failing of 756 277| Loiseau himself looked foolish and disconcerted for a moment, 757 1| by side with nondescript foot-soldiers; and, here and there, the 758 87| Breville offered her her foot-warmer, the fuel of which had been 759 27| with them little copper foot-warmers heated by means of a kind 760 172| Monsieur Follenvie, you will forbid them to harness up the coach 761 1| disorganized bands, not disciplined forces. The men wore long, dirty 762 170| began to talk politics. They forecast the future of France. One 763 12| and subtle, an intolerable foreign atmosphere like a penetrating 764 43| the level country, young forest trees felled, and traps 765 61| well, this lady had more forethought than the rest of us. Some 766 197| his attention that he even forgot to expectorate. The consequence 767 113| some formality or other was forgotten."~ ~ 768 4| powerless to do aught with the forlorn remnants of his army, himself 769 72| Carre-Lamadon endured that hateful form of torture which has perpetuated 770 113| probably been made because some formality or other was forgotten."~ ~ 771 68| nuns, a sort of table was formed by opening out the newspaper 772 | Formerly 773 246| the old nun rendered formidable aid to the conspirator. 774 26| other vague, snow-shrouded forms clambered to the remaining 775 45| Suif raised her head. She forthwith cast such a challenging, 776 230| if they were investing a fortress. Each agreed on the role 777 14| greater danger than battles fought in broad day, and surrounded, 778 49| when, suddenly, the coach foundered in a snowdrift, and it took 779 17| A large four-horse coach having, therefore, 780 90| feeding and breathing, made fourteen. It entered the town, and 781 43| revolutionary orgies. On the fourth of September -- possibly 782 250| of herself, and of her fragile little neighbor, Sister 783 1| several days in succession fragments of a defeated army had passed 784 37| father of her child -- the frail one's husband having, in 785 166| returned in a very uneasy frame of mind.~ ~ 786 153| discovered in the village cafe, fraternizing cordially with the officer' 787 80| means forward, with greater freedom. Mesdames de Breville and 788 48| of money -- in that vast freemasonry made up of those who possess, 789 216| regretted that he was not a Frenchman, because in that case he 790 250| Prussian officer, scores of Frenchmen might be dying, whom they 791 1| though, in truth, they frequently were afraid of their own 792 44| sought after, owing to her fresh and pleasing appearance. 793 302| Yes; she is a friend of mine."~ ~ 794 46| together in the bonds of friendship -- one might almost say 795 44| two magnificent dark eyes, fringed with thick, heavy lashes, 796 169| dancing flames, now on the froth which crowned his beer; 797 205| intense each day, almost froze the noses and ears of the 798 123| the world as if he were fulfilling the only function for which 799 123| were fulfilling the only function for which he was born. He 800 272| and now and then tugged furiously at his great beard, as if 801 82| keep me from throwing my furniture down on them. Then some 802 36| husband, curled up in her furs, and gazing mournfully at 803 228| themselves in their element, furthering the schemes of lawless love 804 314| bottles of claret; and her fury broke forth like a cord 805 170| politics. They forecast the future of France. One believed 806 266| By Gad!" shouted Loiseau, "I'll 807 229| Their gaiety returned of itself, so amusing 808 272| separate, Loiseau, whose gait was far from steady, suddenly 809 53| placing his hand before the gaping void whence issued breath 810 250| holy woman in her nun's garb weakened the indignant resistance 811 312| sausage smelling strongly of garlic; and Cornudet, plunging 812 191| crimson with anger, she gasped out:~ ~ 813 309| end of three hours Loiseau gathered up the cards, and remarked 814 60| But Loiseau's gaze was fixed greedily on the 815 80| Loiseau, who had the soul of a gendarme, continued morose, speaking 816 225| count, descended from three generations of ambassadors, and endowed, 817 81| Bottle le Suif related with genuine emotion, and with that warmth 818 253| was being given time to germinate and bring forth fruit.~ ~ 819 54| involuntary and quickly checked gesture of protest. It always hurt 820 79| and a cup full of pickled gherkins and onions -- Boule de Suif, 821 79| Crassane pears, Pont-Leveque gingerbread, fancy cakes, and a cup 822 267| worded allusions. Their glances were full of meaning; they 823 296| save Madame Loiseau, who, glancing contemptuously in her direction, 824 101| at the end of which was a glazed door with a number on it.~ ~ 825 88| lanterns. They cast a bright gleam on a cloud of vapor which 826 1| and, here and there, the gleaming helmet of a heavy-footed 827 6| inhabitant, awed by the silence, glided swiftly by in the shadow 828 90| Tiny lights glimmered ahead. It was Totes. The 829 224| pretty Madame Carre-Lamadon glistened, and she grew pale, as if 830 24| A thick curtain of glistening white flakes fell ceaselessly 831 89| Loiseau, peering into the gloom, fancied he saw the big, 832 201| Luncheon was a gloomy affair; and there was a 833 92| lanterns, which cast a sudden glow on the interior of the coach, 834 52| time, and the increasing gnawings of hunger had put an end 835 207| waiting much longer in this Godforsaken spot." The count, always 836 228| of the world is furnished goes but a very little way below 837 97| Good-day, sir," he said to the officer 838 295| manufacturer's wife with a humble "Good-morning, madame," to which the other 839 177| pipe, and enveloped in a gorgeous dressing-gown, doubtless 840 228| love with the gusto of a gourmand cook who prepares supper 841 84| live in France if we were governed by such rascals as you!"~ ~ 842 85| circumstance of despotic government, were drawn, in spite of 843 37| fact, been made a count and governor of a province.~ ~ 844 36| Rouen. Pretty, slender, graceful, she sat opposite her husband, 845 169| teeth, but sweet-smelling, gracefully curved, at home in its master' 846 80| women of the world, were gracious and tactful. The countess 847 266| the mental atmosphere had gradually become filled with gross 848 1| leaders, former drapers or grain merchants, or tallow or 849 32| wine merchants of the Rue Grand-Pont, slumbered opposite each 850 147| his hostess, an infirm old grandmother.~ ~ 851 79| contained a pate de foie gras, a lark pie, a piece of 852 117| And we are grateful to you."~ ~ 853 78| We accept gratefully, madame."~ ~ 854 189| Follenvie appeared, and in his grating voice announced:~ ~ 855 98| were the last to alight, grave and dignified before the 856 152| said Monsieur Carre-Lamadon gravely.~ ~ 857 33| had a florid face with grayish whiskers.~ ~ 858 306| of cards, thick with the grease of five years' contact with 859 169| satisfaction through his long, greasy hair, as he sucked the foam 860 278| Really, you are all too green for anything!"~ ~ 861 147| chop wood, prepare soup, grind coffee; one of them even 862 29| of the coach creaked and groaned; the horses slipped, puffed, 863 266| gradually become filled with gross imaginings and unclean thoughts.~ ~ 864 25| he noticed the motionless group of travellers, already white 865 201| morning they almost bore a grudge against the girl for not 866 311| chopped fine. A solid wedge of Gruyere cheese, which had been wrapped 867 3| members of the National Guard, who for the past two months 868 228| none of their allusions, so guarded was the language they employed. 869 7| Boisguillaume roads. The advance guards of the three corps arrived 870 170| the last extremity: a Du Guesclin, perhaps a Joan of Arc? 871 228| of lawless love with the gusto of a gourmand cook who prepares 872 8| Orders shouted in an unknown, guttural tongue rose to the windows 873 82| the death of that one if I hadn't been dragged away from 874 19| At half-past four in the morning the 875 306| five years' contact with half-wiped-off tables, started a game of 876 14| surrounded, moreover, with no halo of romance. For hatred of 877 1| fatigue the moment they halted. One saw, in particular, 878 178| few moments he said in his halting French:~ ~ 879 54| francs for a knuckle of ham. His wife made an involuntary 880 216| he would have made a very handsome hussar, with whom all the 881 76| Hang it all, in such a case as 882 307| simultaneously the long rosaries hanging from their waists, made 883 237| matrons of Rome seduced Hannibal, his lieutenants, and all 884 8| vain. For the same thing happens whenever the established 885 312| produced from one four hard-boiled eggs and from the other 886 324| swiftly, the snow being harder now; and all the way to 887 311| decorated with an earthenware hare, by way of showing that 888 184| anything to deserve this harshness at your hands."~ ~ 889 313| Boule de Suif, in the haste and confusion of her departure, 890 72| Carre-Lamadon endured that hateful form of torture which has 891 214| dignity not to raise their hats, though Loiseau made a movement 892 14| boat-men and fishermen often hauled to the surface of the water 893 187| strangest ideas came into their heads. They all congregated in 894 114| which might result from headstrong action on her part. She 895 10| himself at the hospitable hearth.~ ~ 896 27| little copper foot-warmers heated by means of a kind of chemical 897 72| manufacturer's young wife heaved a sigh which made every 898 1| the gleaming helmet of a heavy-footed dragoon who had difficulty 899 100| right," and turned on his heel.~ ~ 900 238| for propriety, the effect heightened now and then by an outburst 901 1| and there, the gleaming helmet of a heavy-footed dragoon 902 82| swine, with their pointed helmets! -- and my maid held my 903 67| pocketknife he always carried, helped himself to a chicken leg 904 69| offer Madame Loiseau a small helping.~ ~ 905 37| natural resemblance to King Henry IV, who, according to a 906 170| in an unknown savior -- a hero who should rise up in the 907 54| her petticoats. She would hesitate a moment, look at her neighbors, 908 51| suspicious peasant invariably hid his stores for fear of being 909 82| him by my hair. I had to hide after that. And as soon 910 237| by their heroic caresses hideous or detested beings, and 911 1| Legions of irregulars with high-sounding names "Avengers of Defeat," " 912 3| the milestones along the highroad for eight miles round, had 913 7| descended St. Catherine's Hill, while two other invading 914 49| got out and climbed the hills on foot. The passengers 915 267| preserved a dignified demeanor, hit on a much-appreciated comparison 916 29| cracked incessantly, flying hither and thither, coiling up, 917 241| madame" as they had done hitherto, her companions addressed 918 30| tall trees spangled with hoarfrost, or by a cottage roof hooded 919 197| hollow tones to a shrill, hoarse piping resembling that of 920 170| them, smiled like a man who holds the keys of destiny in his 921 237| were quoted: Judith and Holofernes; then, irrationally enough, 922 30| hoarfrost, or by a cottage roof hooded in snow.~ ~ 923 21| the ground by an iron-shod hoof.~ ~ 924 21| The stamping of horses' hoofs, deadened by the dung and 925 47| considerable sum, which he hoped to receive at Havre.~ ~ 926 213| the snow which bounded the horizon, and he walked, knees apart, 927 15| committed any of the deeds of horror with which they had been 928 10| longer warming himself at the hospitable hearth.~ ~ 929 250| of soldiers who were in hospitals, stricken with smallpox. 930 187| they were to be kept as hostages -- but for what reason? 931 147| doing the washing for his hostess, an infirm old grandmother.~ ~ 932 10| why should one provoke the hostility of a person on whom one' 933 25| against his inclination. The hostler placed him beside the pole, 934 88| on a cloud of vapor which hovered over the sweating flanks 935 319| irritable, and seemed ready to howl as a dog does at the sound 936 319| louder; sometimes he even hummed the words:~ ~ 937 56| alcohol put him in good humor, and he proposed they should 938 250| from Havre to nurse the hundreds of soldiers who were in 939 312| sisters brought to light a hunk of sausage smelling strongly 940 295| deadly disease. Then they hurried to the coach, followed by 941 54| gesture of protest. It always hurt her to hear of money being 942 232| count whispered a gentle "Hush!" which made the others 943 216| have made a very handsome hussar, with whom all the women 944 11| the officers of the Blue Hussars, who arrogantly dragged 945 299| into whose arms they had so hypocritically cast her.~ ~ 946 187| German, and the strangest ideas came into their heads. They 947 135| the employment of so many idle hands now maintained at 948 237| the imagination of these ignorant millionaires, which told 949 33| description -- his tricks, good or ill-natured; and no one could mention 950 313| placidly eating. At first, ill-suppressed wrath shook her whole person, 951 250| and pitted face itself an image of the devastations of war.~ ~ 952 237| extraordinary story, born of the imagination of these ignorant millionaires, 953 187| talked the subject to death, imagining all kinds of unlikely things. 954 266| become filled with gross imaginings and unclean thoughts.~ ~ 955 58| chickens cut into joints and imbedded in jelly. The basket was 956 85| the manufacturer's wife, imbued with the unreasoning hatred 957 43| confectioner, and he now impatiently awaited the Republic, that 958 85| felt that high words were impending, when the count interposed, 959 170| Ah! if only the Prince Imperial were not so young! Cornudet, 960 72| husband, beside himself, implored the help of his neighbors. 961 35| Carre-Lamadon, a man of considerable importance, a king in the cotton trade, 962 15| merchants. Some of these had important commercial interests at 963 124| told how the Prussians had impressed her on their arrival, what 964 1| and gold lace, spoke in an impressive manner, discussed plans 965 311| in a newspaper, bore the imprint: "Items of News," on its 966 228| expression to describe the most improper things. A stranger would 967 97| the ground, acting on an impulse born of prudence rather 968 118| sent for rather than this impulsive, quick-tempered girl, and 969 1| seemed exhausted, worn out, incapable of thought or resolve, marching 970 29| coachman's long whip cracked incessantly, flying hither and thither, 971 25| being led out against his inclination. The hostler placed him 972 47| reverses would scarcely inconvenience for a single year. Monsieur 973 236| pleasant to her, so as to increase her confidence and make 974 52| way for some time, and the increasing gnawings of hunger had put 975 98| he, feeling that it was incumbent on him to set a good example, 976 58| journey, rendering their owner independent of wayside inns. The necks 977 79| women, being very fond of indigestible things.~ ~ 978 56| of the passengers. This indirect allusion to Boule de Suif 979 20| could see one another but indistinctly in the darkness, and the 980 89| All was now indistinguishable in the coach; but suddenly 981 219| was about to be baptized induced a sudden wave of tenderness 982 267| At dessert even the women indulged in discreetly worded allusions. 983 135| employed in those great industrial enterprises which it will 984 47| experience in the cotton industry, had taken care to send 985 207| encounter with the enemy must inevitably take place at Totes. This 986 147| eyes, was fondling a crying infant, and dandling it on his 987 295| if tier skirts had been infected with some deadly disease. 988 147| washing for his hostess, an infirm old grandmother.~ ~ 989 16| Through the influence of the German officers whose 990 6| deserted. Now and then an inhabitant, awed by the silence, glided 991 128| ourselves on any one who injures us we do wrong, and are 992 58| owner independent of wayside inns. The necks of four bottles 993 43| fellow in other respects, inoffensive and obliging, he had thrown 994 37| of which the family were inordinately proud, had been the favored 995 246| was not troubled by the ins and outs of casuistry; her 996 173| Monsieur Carre-Lamadon also inscribed his name and titles. The 997 219| tenderness for her own, and she insisted on being present at the 998 139| words. Cornudet was loudly insistent.~ ~ 999 177| afforded a fine example of that insolence of bearing which seems natural 1000 99| profession of each traveller, inspected them all minutely, comparing