human
Well, well! he cried,
gpt
Dodichet!
human
Yes, messieurs; Dodichet himself: slightly the worse for wear, and exceedingly hard up, as you see; but still ready to laugh when occasion offers!
gpt
But you are limping, aren't you?
human
Mon Dieu! yes, I am limping, and it's for life too; I shall always limp--it's the result of a fool's trick, an experiment, which I will tell you about directly. But make room for me at your table.
gpt
With pleasure; will you have some grog, or beer?
human
Thanks; if it's all the same to you, I prefer a beefsteak.
gpt
Waiter, a beefsteak for monsieur.
human
With an endless supply of potatoes.