\"Then，\"saidtheoratorofthedeputation，\"inspiteofyourdeclarationtothecontrary，youdocontinuetobethecandidateoftheOpposition？\"
\"Yes，messieurs，untildeath；andIbegyoutouseyourutmostinfluenceinthequartertoneutralizetheeffectofthisdeliberatefalsehooduntilIamabletoofficiallypresentthemostformaldisavowal。\"
\"Hear！hear！\"saidtheelectors。
\"And，asforthepresenceofMonsieurMinard，mycompetitor，intheseprecincts，Ihavenotinvitedit；andatthemomentwhenyouenteredthisroom，Iwasengagedinaverysharpanddecidedexplanationwithhim。\"
\"Hear！hear！\"saidtheelectorsagain。