However, Stendhal's experiences had some impact on Arthur, at least allowing him to see the finer details of the Great Revolution in France more clearly.
Everything had changed, yet it seemed nothing had changed; it was merely a change of players.
Slogans that sound good are certainly important, but as long as the price is right, most people are flexible enough to switch sides, whether they belong to the Republicans or the Bonapartists.
People like Great Dumas, who are stubborn, had become a rare breed indeed.
He leaned against the wall, smoking in silence, craving solitude, but before he could sort out his thoughts, he noticed a flash of white dress in his view.
Arthur instinctively took his pipe to snuff it out, but before he could make a move, he heard the other person speak, "Mr. Hastings, you needn't worry about it, I don't dislike the smell of tobacco. I might be different from most women, as the smell of smoke makes me feel secure."
