They heard another knock at the door. The stranger had one of those honest faces which typify the provincial. My cousin has often spoke to me of your talent for portrait painting, and being on the point of making a voyage to the colonies, whither I am deputed by the sugar refiners of the city of Nantes, I wish to leave my family something to remember me by. That is why I am come to see you. Schaunard had the measure of his man immediately, especially when the other added that he wished to be painted with the best colours.
Colours are much dearer at some times of the year than at others.
He has a black coat. Let me manage. There is no time to lose, for I sail soon. My room is arranged so that we can work at all hours in it. But I have.