I do not care to argue the matter further." "You are not asked to argue.

But your sneer at my reasons proves that you believe that I have none and am merely trying to justify myself with trumped up and lying excuses.

You are wrong, and since you presumed to judge me then you must listen to me now.

I have--or had--reasons for living as I have done, for being the idler and good-for-nothing you believe me to be.

I can't tell you what they are; I can tell no one.