e-Gutter, the cook''s gamin is called a scullion, the baker''s gamin is called a mitron, the lackey''s gamin is called a groom, the marine gamin is called the cabin-boy, the soldier''s gamin is called the drummer-boy, the painter''s gamin is called paint-grinder, the tradesman''s gamin is called an errand-boy, the courtesan gamin is called the minion, the kingly gamin is called the dauphin, the god gamin is called the bambino."
In the meantime, Laigle was engaged in reflection; he said half aloud:--
"A B C, that is to say:
the burial of Lamarque."
"The tall blonde," remarked Grantaire, "is Enjolras, who is sending you a warning."
"Shall we go?" ejaculated Bossuet.
"It''s raiding," said Joly.
"I have sworn to go through fire, but not through water.
I don''t wand to ged a gold."
"I shall stay here," said Grantaire.
"I prefer a breakfast to a hearse."
"Conclusion:
we remain," said Laigle.
"Well, then, let us drink. Besides, we might miss the funeral without missing the riot."
"Ah! the riot, I am with you!" cried Joly.
Laigle rubbed his hands.
"Now we''re going to touch up the revolution of 1830.
As a matter of fact, it does hurt the people along the seams."
"I don''t think much of your revolution," said Grantaire.
"I don''t execrate this Government.
It is the crown tempered by the cotton night-cap. It is a sceptre ending in an umbrella.