human
You see this glass, don't you? holds a pint. Just fill it with brandy, and I'll empty it at one draught; there ain't one of you smart enough to do as much.
gpt
Parbleu! that's a wonderful thing, cried Sans-Cravate;
human
Sans-Cravate is quite capable of trying it, said Jean Ficelle, who also had left his seat, to join the bystanders.
gpt
Yes, I know him; he'll do it. If I hadn't a pain in the stomach, I'd do it myself.
human
I'll bet six quarts for the company that I'll drink that glassful of brandy at one draught, without stopping for breath; do you take me, old Cagnoux?
gpt
Done! replied the carpenter;