You will have a long time to live--yes, yes, you are the kind that live long.

Well, a minute or two is not much to ask.

If you want to murder, you will open the gates at once; but if it is punishment, if you are an executioner, you will give me time to pray." Jean Jacques did not soften.

His voice was harsh and grim.

"Well, get on with your praying, but don't talk.