They may not purpose equally fair by me--I rely on thy harquebuss." "I shall be prompt at the signal," said Quentin; "but yet" "You hesitate," said the King.

"Speak out--I give thee full leave.

From such as thou art, hints may be caught that are right valuable." "I would only presume to say," replied Quentin, "that your Majesty having occasion to distrust this Burgundian, I marvel that you suffer him to approach so near your person, and that in privacy." "Oh, content you, Sir Squire," said the King.

"There are some dangers which when they are braved, disappear, and which yet, when there is an obvious and apparent dread of them displayed, become certain and inevitable.

When I walk boldly up to a surly mastiff, and caress him, it is ten to one I soothe him to good temper; if I show fear of him, he flies on me and rends me.