four
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This Rolandic fury , this wit which slashed down all things , using epigram as its weapon , intoxicated Marie and amused the circle around them , as the sight of a bull goaded with banderols amuses the company in a Spanish circus . `` You may kick as you please , but you ca n't make a solitude about you , '' whispered Blondet . The words brought Raoul to his senses , and he ceased to exhibit his irritation to the company . Madame d'Espard came up to offer him a cup of tea , and said loud enough for Madame de Vandenesse to hear : -- `` You are certainly very amusing ; come and see me sometimes at four o'clock . '' The word `` amusing '' offended Raoul , though it was used as the ground of an invitation . Blondet took pity on him . `` My dear fellow , '' he said , taking him aside into a corner , `` you are behaving in society as if you were at Florine 's .