She reads my thoughts and acts upon them ere my lips have time to form them.

If I have still strength to spend in the public service, it is because my private life is full of restful peace.

Do not fear the sack, sirs.

It cometh from Brooke and Hellier's of Abchurch Lane, and may be relied upon.' 'Which showeth that one good thing cometh out of London,' remarked Sir Gervas.
'Aye, truly,' said the old man, smiling.

'But what think ye of my young men, sir?
They must needs be of a very different class to any with whom you are acquainted, if, as I understand, you have frequented court circles.' 'Why, marry, they are good enough young men, no doubt,' Sir Gervas answered lightly.