Part 14 (1/2)
”I have not one.”
”What! and you a gunmaker!”
”I do not keep such articles yet. You see, it is a new thing. It is only just coming into vogue. French makers, as yet, confine themselves to the simple pistol.”
”Nonsense.”
”It has not yet become an article of commerce.”
”Nonsense, I say.”
”I have excellent pistols.”
”I want a revolver.”
”I agree that it is more useful. Stop, Monsieur Clubin!”
”What?”
”I believe I know where there is one at this moment in St. Malo; to be had a bargain.”
”A revolver?”
”Yes.”
”For sale?”
”Yes.”
”Where is that?”
”I believe I know; or I can find out.”
”When can you give me an answer?”
”A bargain; but of good quality.”
”When shall I return?”
”If I procure you a revolver, remember, it will be a good one.”
”When will you give me an answer?”
”After your next voyage.”
”Do not mention that it is for me,” said Clubin.
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