human
Does monsieur find my snails to his taste?
gpt
They're very good, madame, and perfectly cooked. You almost make me like the dish, and I am forgetting the loss I have suffered.--Poor Seringat!
human
Is monsieur a great loser by his death?
gpt
Yes, indeed! I have lost--all that I had in prospect.
human
Did he owe you money?
gpt
No, not exactly. But it amounted to the same thing.
human
You will fall back on your friend's wife--his widow, I mean--won't you?
gpt
No; I have no claim on her. There is nothing left for me but to dedicate one last sigh to the deceased, and think of something else.--How much do I owe you, madame?
human
Sixteen sous in all, monsieur, for the snails and wine and bread.
gpt
Well, that's not dear, on my honor! When I want to treat my mistress, I'll bring her here; especially as I see no prospect of a dinner at Brébant's.