You shall remain and have peace and comfort so long as you amuse me.

But tremble if I discover that you have sought to deceive me.
You shall have the cord first and other things after, and your death shall be the thing you'll pray for long before it takes you from my vengeance.

If you know aught, speak now and you shall find me merciful.
Your life and liberty shall be the recompense of your honesty towards me." "I repeat, Excellency," I answered, without changing colour, "that all that I know have I already told you." He was convinced, I think, for the time being.
"Get you gone, then," he bade me.

"I have other business to deal with ere I sleep.

Mariani, see that Boccadoro is well lodged." The old man bowed, and lifting a torch from its socket, he silently motioned me to go with him.