However, the abbe whispered in the ear of the Marchioness, who half raising herself from her seat, honored Candide with a gracious smile, and gave Martin a nod of her head, with an air of inexpressible dignity. She then ordered a seat for Candide, and desired him to make one of their party at play; he did so, and in a few deals lost near a thousand pieces; after which they supped very elegantly, and everyone was surprised at seeing Candide lose so much money without appearing to be the least disturbed at it. The servants in waiting said to each other, "This is certainly some English lord."
Cependant l'abbé s'approcha de l'oreille de la marquise, qui se leva à moitié, honora Candide d'un sourire gracieux, et Martin d'un air de tête tout-à-fait noble; elle fit donner un siège et un jeu de cartes à Candide, qui perdit cinquante mille francs en deux tailles: après quoi on soupa très gaiement; et tout le monde était étonné que Candide ne fût pas ému de sa perte; les laquais disaient entre eux, dans leur langage de laquais: Il faut que ce soit quelque milord anglais.