You seem to expect from me some effort of resistance; but why should I resist?
I have not much to gain; and now that I have read this paper, and the last of a fool's paradise is shattered, it would be hyperbolical to speak of loss in the same breath with Otto of Grunewald.

I have no party, no policy; no pride, nor anything to be proud of.

For what benefit or principle under Heaven do you expect me to contend?
Or would you have me bite and scratch like a trapped weasel?
No, madam; signify to those who sent you my readiness to go.

I would at least avoid a scandal.' 'You go ?--of your own will, you go ?' she cried.
'I cannot say so much, perhaps,' he answered; 'but I go with good alacrity.

I have desired a change some time; behold one offered me! Shall I refuse?
Thank God, I am not so destitute of humour as to make a tragedy of such a farce.' He flicked the order on the table.