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The Restaurant Grillon, a small commonwealth of boatmen, was slowly emptying. In front of the door all was tumult -- cries and calls -- and huge fellows in white jerseys gesticulated with oars on their shoulders.
The ladies in bright spring toilettes stepped aboard the skiffs with care, and seating themselves astern, arranged their dresses, while the landlord of the establishment, a mighty, red-bearded, self-possessed individual of renowned strength, offered his hand to the pretty creatures, and kept the frail crafts steady.