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  • Tapin (one of the guards who usually conducted him thither) entered his chamber, he did not wait to hear his commission but began himself by saying 'Ah! Bonjour, M.nsieur Tapin,' then turning to the woman who waited on him, 'Allons vite, mon petit paquet, du linge et du tabac,' and went along gaily with M. Tapin to the Bastille.

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  • Tapin's two followers went to the window of the common room, and drew the curtains, while Tapin placed himself behind the door of Jonquiere's room, so as to be hidden by it when it opened.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • "There is never any harm in praying," said Tapin, sententiously.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • Monsieur Tapin bowed low, and went to obey his orders.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • Tapin remained behind, and taking from a closet a calico apron and waistcoat, signed to a loiterer who was looking in at the window, and who quickly transformed himself into a publican.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • Tapin offered the chevalier a chair, and went into La Jonquiere's room.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • The landlord took Tapin to be an old attorney's clerk, and replied to his questions politely, that "the Captain la Jonquiere was in the hotel, but was asleep."

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • Tapin returned to the hotel, but waited for the morning to deliver the letter.

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • "I believe so," said Tapin, in a half voice, "particularly for his customers."

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

  • He dressed quickly, and set out, after saying to Tapin:

    Une fille du régent. English Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

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