Chapter 36: Chapter 36

VIII The Death of a Horse “The dinners are better at Édon’s than at Bombarda’s,” exclaimed Zéphine. “I prefer Bombarda to Édon,” declared Blachevelle. “There is more luxury. It is more Asiatic. Look at the room downstairs; there are mirrors14 on the walls.” “I prefer them15 on my plate,” said Favorite. Blachevelle persisted:— “Look at the knives. The handles are of silver at Bombarda’s and of bone at Édon’s. Now, silver is more valuable than bone.” “Except for those who ha…