“ one cannot expect a clown to have the manners of a gentleman. ”
Alexandre Dumas, La Reine Margot (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
|---|---|
| Source | La Reine Margot |
| Topic | clown gentleman |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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Context
“"Well," said Coconnas, "are we stable boys? Send for the groom who had charge of them."
"He is not here," exclaimed the duke, furious.
"Then he must have become frightened and run away," said Coconnas; "one cannot expect a clown to have the manners of a gentleman."
"Always the same system," said D'Alençon, gnashing his teeth. "Fortunately, sire, I told you that for some time these gentlemen have not been in my service."
"I!" exclaimed Coconnas, "am I unfortunate enough no longer to belong to your highness?"”
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