I'm an old man!" "What do your fifty-three years matter! Fifty is the middle of life, not the end of it.

You are a handsome man and you know it yourself.

You know, too, what a respect she has for you.

If I die, what will become of her?
But married to you she'll be at peace, and I shall be at peace.

You have renown, a name, a loving heart.