Jon Hagadorn
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They might not be satisfied, and—'
Aha!
Aha!
thought Danglars.
This is not so much like Paris, except that I shall probably be skinned.
Never mind.
I'll fix that all right.
I've always heard how cheap poultry is in Italy.
I should think a fowl is worth about twelve sows in Rome.
There!
he said, throwing the louis down.
Lepino picked up the louis, and Danglars again prepared to carve the fowl.
"'Stay a moment, Your Excellency,' said Pepino, rising.
"'You still owe me something.'
"'I said they would skin me,' thought Danglers, but resolved me to resist the extortion.
He said, "'Come, how much do I owe you for this fowl?'
"'Your Excellency has given me a louie on account.'
"'A louie?
On account for a fowl?'
Certainly, and your excellency now owes me 4,999 louis.