But he did not venture to say this.

It would have been revolutionary.

He thought it prudent to be silent.
"Why do you say nothing ?" exclaimed the padrone, stamping his foot.

"Why did you spend my money ?" "I was hungry." "So you must live like a nobleman! Our supper is not good enough for you.

How much did you spend ?" "Thirty cents." "For each ?" "No, signore, for both." "Then you shall have each fifteen blows, one for each penny.