sang-bleu

Updated: June 12, 2025

"Ventre-saint-gris, and likewise par le sang-bleu!" he said, "the first time I have had a king! Segrave, ye must leave me these few little yellow toys, else I cannot pay for my lodgings to-night.... I'll give you a bill ... but I've had enough of this, by Gad!" And somewhat sobered, though still unsteady, he rose from the table. "Surely, my lord, you are not leaving off, too?" asked Segrave.

Baroness Emmuska Orczy - The Nest of the Sparrowhawk