"A man never pretends to be an Englishman without getting into trouble." "I did not ask to speak to you.

No one ever pretends to be an American.
Why is it you are always ashamed of your country ?" with malice aforethought.
Maurice experienced the sting of many bees.

"I see that your experience is limited to impostors.

I, Mademoiselle, am proud of my country, the great, free land which stands aside from the turmoil and laughs at your petty squabbles, your kings, your princes.

Laugh at me; I deserve it for not minding my own business, but do not laugh at my country." His face was flushed; he was almost angry.