If I go among my workmen, can they talk to me?
No; I am their master, and a stern master.

They bob their heads and shake in their shoes when they see me.

Where are my friends?
Here!" said he, and he dragged a bottle from under his very pillow.

"Where are my amusements?
Here!" and he brandished the bottle almost in the doctor's face.

"Where is my one resource, my one gratification, my only comfort after all my toils.