M Coquenard was served first, then Porthos. Afterward Mme. Coquenard filled her own plate, and distributed the crusts without soup to the impatient clerks.
Maître Coquenard fut le premier servi, puis Porthos; ensuite Mme Coquenard emplit son assiette, et distribua les croûtes sans bouillon aux clercs impatients.