The notary's nose;

THE NOTARY S NOSE. 31
At the very moment when the first secretary was about to ring Master l'Ambert's
bell, he met the enemy in person, who was
returning on foot, talking with his two
friends. M. l'Ambert saw the red fezes,
took in the situation, bowed, and opened
the conversation with a certain dignity
which was by no means devoid of grace.
"Gentlemen," said he to the new arrivals, "as I am the only occupant of this
house, I presume I am correct in supposing that the honor of this visit is intended
for me? I am M. l'Ambert; permit me to
show you in."
He rung, pushed the door open, went
across the court with his four nocturnal
visitors, and conducted them into his office.
There the two Turks gave him their
names, the Notary presented his two
friends to them, and left the parties face
to face.
A duel cannot take place in France