So, I do not complain of your phrase, but I had the unfortunate privilege of hearing it uttered.

The method of delivery scarcely conveyed a compliment.

Will you apologize ?" Carlo burst from him with a vehement question to the Chief: "Is it decided ?" "It is, my friend," was the reply.
"Decided! She is doomed! Signorina! what can you know of this frightful risk?
You are going to the slaughter.

You will be seized before the first verse is out of your lips, and once in their clutches, you will never breathe free air again.

It's madness!--ah, forgive me!--yes, madness! For you shut your eyes; you rush into the trap blindfolded.