Der Fisch-Lackei fing damit an, einen ungeheuren Brief, beinah so groß wie er selbst, unter dem Arme hervorzuziehen; diesen überreichte er dem anderen, in feierlichem Tone sprechend: »Für die Herzogin.
The Fish-Footman began by producing from under his arm a great letter, nearly as large as himself, and this he handed over to the other, saying, in a solemn tone, 'For the Duchess.