...A merchant of high respectability in Bordeaux had occasion to visit Paris upon commercial business, carrying with him bills and money to a very large amount. On his arrival at the gates of the French metropolis, a genteellooking man opened the door of the carriage and addressed him to this...

...of high respectability in Bourdeaux, had occasion to visit the metropolis upon commercial concerns, carrying with him bills and money to a very large amount. "On his arrival at the gates of Paris, a genteel-looking man opened the door of his carriage, and addressed him to this effect : — 'Sir, I...