I wish I were wounded in the hand, like the Prophet, so that I could but continue my journey." "We are not talking of what you wish.

I have pronounced sentence--there is no more to say." "But, Mr.Burgomaster--" "Enough, enough.

Let us go to the next subject.

Your papers ?" "Yes, we will speak about my papers; but I beg of you, Mr.Burgomaster, to have pity on those two children.

Let us have the means to continue our journey, and--" "I have done all I could for you--perhaps, more than I ought.