bu du plus cher, * drunk of the dearest (wine

1. 19. ricasser, 'titter.' The English word corresponds exactly to the French one for the meaning. But neither in this, nor in any other of the phrases italicized in this passage, is it possible to convey, by mère translation, the particular impression produced by words or turns the etfect of which is owing to their exceptional use in French. They are individual créations. Their strikingness can be felt ratherthan analysed.