“At full speed, don't you see, at full speed!”

“I know — I see,” repeated Passepartout; “but it would be, if not more prudent, since that word displeases you, at least more natural — ”

“Who! What! What's the matter with this fellow?” cried several.

The poor fellow did not know to whom to address himself.

“Are you afraid?” asked Colonel Proctor.

“I afraid? Very well; I will show these people that a Frenchman can be as American as they!”

“All aboard!” cried the conductor.

“Yes, all aboard!” repeated Passepartout, and immediately.