The greatest part of the gamesters, who did not understand a syllable of this discourse, amused themselves with drinking, while Martin reasoned with the learned gentleman and Candide entertained the lady of the house with a part of his adventures.
Bebian en tanto la mayor parte de los apuntes, que no entendian una palabra de la materia; Martin discurria con el hombre docto, y Candido contaba parte de sus aventuras al ama de la casa.