I do not say victoriously, but in a way to gain time." "How much time ?" "That, my dear sir, I do not know; the whole thing depends upon our adversary.

But what do you mean by 'how much time ?'--eternity ?" "I mean until April." "That is eternity.

Do you believe that you will be able to free yourself in April?
If you have expectations founded on something substantial, you should tell me what they are, my dear sir." This question was put with such an air of benevolence, that Saniel was taken in by it.
"I have no guarantee," he said.

"But, on the other hand, it is of the utmost importance to me that I should have this length of time.

As I have explained to you, I am about to pass two examinations; they will last three months, and in March, or, at the latest, in April, I shall be a physician of the hospitals, and fellow of the Faculty.