"If one woman's lovely face could bring a thousand ships to Ilion, why should not another's drive men to madness in Steynholme ?" "Well phrased, sir," cackled Furneaux delightedly.

"I'll wangle that in on a respected colleague of mine, who is a whale at deducing a proposition from given premises, but cannot induce a general fact from particular instances to save his life ...

Now, stifle your romantic frenzy, Mr.Grant, and listen to me.

If you were minded to instruct me in the art of writing good English, I would sit at your feet an attentive disciple.

When I, Furneaux, of the 'Yard,' lay down a first principle in the investigation of crime, I expect deference on your part.