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.
Acercóse en esto el abate al oido de la marquesa, la qual se medio-levantó de la silla, honró á Candido con una risita agraciada, y á Martin haciéndole cortesía con la cabeza con magestuoso ademan; mandó luego que traxeran á Candido asiento y una baraja, y este perdió en dos tallas diez mil duros. Cenaron luego con mucha jovialidad, y todos estaban atónitos de que Candido no sintiese mas lo que perdia.