The strong can afford to be magnanimous and forbearing.

Only let not that be mistaken for weakness.
A wag of his tail would suffice.
The lady agreed.

But women are volatile.

She was the next moment laughing at something she had heard with the largest part of her ear, and she thought the worthy gentleman too simple, though she knew him for one who had amassed wealth.

Captain Con and Dr.Forbery had driven the Unicorn to shelter, and were now baiting the Lion.