*VIII*
In which Francois discovers the mercantile value of laughter, and the
Crab takes toll of the jugglers--with the sad history of Despard, the
partner
*IX*
In which Francois tells the fortune of the Marquis de Ste. Luce and of
Robespierre, and has his own fortune told, and of how Despard saw a man
of whom he was afraid
*X*