At such times I stood over her with a drawn sword, and protested, that if She uttered a single cry, I would plunge it in her bosom.

As soon as She had done eating, the Gag was replaced.

I was conscious that this proceeding was cruel, and could only be justified by the urgency of circumstances: As to Theodore, He had no scruples upon the subject.

Cunegonda's captivity entertained him beyond measure.

During his abode in the Castle, a continual warfare had been carried on between him and the Duenna; and now that He found his Enemy so absolutely in his power, He triumphed without mercy.