How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"The picture-dealer, is it?" asked Sénécal. "A nice gentleman, truly!"
"Why, now?" said Pellerin. Sénécal replied:
"A man who makes money by political turpitude!" (1.5.9-11)
This brief exchange between Sénécal and Pellerin is a real eye-opener for Frederick. Why? Because he finally learns that Monsieur Arnoux isn't all that. In fact, the man is engaged in some pretty shady business.
Quote #5
He was anxious to possess an influence over a vast number of people, to make a great noise, to have three secretaries under his command, and to give a big political dinner once a month. (1.5.39)
Since Deslauriers isn't not included in Frederick's high rolling, he turns to politics for his thrills. Can you blame him?
Quote #6
Here and there glistened a bald pate; and the visages of many of these men, either purple or exceedingly pale, showed in their worn aspect the traces of immense fatigues: for they were persons who devoted themselves either to political or commercial pursuits. (1.7.327)
Monsieur Dambreuses's posse may not be a good-looking bunch, but they're really into the politics and absolutely doing something about their convictions. A little action in a book of inaction can be pretty refreshing.