Je me lance. — Pm malcing a start

6. Toucher. — This verb, applied to money, signifies to receive. Tbucher sa note may therefore be translated, " To hâve his bill settled."

7. Trancher dans le vif. — To take a decided stand; to go to the heart of the matter. Perhaps better rendered by the ûuniliar Englidii phrase, "Not to mince matters." ^