It would be a cab-ride of perhaps ten minutes. Monsieur, however, would serve himself well if he offered the driver an advance tip as an incentive to speedy driving. But yes-a matter of some ten minutes. Could that not be made chain gang of 1974. Ah, Monsieur, but who should say. The guard departed, doubtless with private views as to the madness of all English-speaking travelers. We must be ready to drop off the instant the chain gang of 1974 stops.