But they quarrelled so, that one day I went out, and sold them all but one, who was a Jewess--so there were objections on the part of the Rabbis.
Then I tried one, as Solomon did; but my "garden shut up," and my "sealed fountain" wanted me to be always in love with her, so I went to the lawyers, allowed her a comfortable maintenance, and now I am as free as a monk, and shall be happy to give your excellency the benefit of any good taste or experience which I may possess.' 'Thanks, worthy Jew.

We are not yet as exalted as yourself, and will send for the old Erictho this very afternoon.

Now listen a moment to base, earthly, and political business.

Cyril has written to me, to say that you Jews have plotted to murder all the Christians.' 'Well--why not?
I most heartily wish it were true, and think, on the whole, that it very probably is so.' 'By the immortal--saints, man! you are not serious ?' 'The four archangels forbid! It is no concern of mine.

All I say is, that my people are great fools, like the rest of the world; and have, for aught I know or care, some such intention.