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.
Az apát azonban a márkinőhöz közeledve sugott valamit a fülébe, az félig felemelkedett, elbájoló mosollyal nézett Candide-ra és előkelő fejbiccentéssel Martinra; leültette Candide-ot és kártyát adatott neki; Candide két játszma alatt ötvenezer frankot vesztett; azután vidám hangulatban megvacsoráztak és mindenki csodálkozott rajta, hogy Candide-ot nem izgatta a veszteség.