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There is a contrast of which we may have reason to be proud, between the progress of our arms in the East and the operations which a neighbouring power, France, is now carrying on in Africa.
71 13 grosse comme le poing: 'as big as your fist. 71 14 haute de cinq doigts: cf. notes to 26 5 and 42 23. serviette: a kind of 'portfolio' widely used in France by public officials, professors, and others, for carrying papers and books. 71 15 notaire: the position of the French notaire is more dignified than that of our 'notary', he performs some of the functions of the American lawyer.
Voici les vers anglais: Whatever is, is right; though purblind man Sees but a part o' the chain, the nearest link, His eyes not carrying to the equal beam That poises all above.
He had overheard the conversations between the lovers in regard to the tulip. He had made a pass-key that unlocked the door of Rosa's room, and after making all preparations for his journey had waited for the flower to bloom. While Rosa was carrying the letter to the boatman, he had entered her room and stolen the flower.
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