I shall expect to find one and a half acres done for every two ploughs, and the work must be well done; otherwise they shall be severely punished, notwithstanding the holiday." "I hear, sir, and obey." The elder started to go, but Michael called him back.

After hesitating for some time, as if he felt very uneasy, he said: "By the way, listen to what those scoundrels say about me.

Doubtless some of them will curse me, and I want you to report the exact words.

I know what villains they are.

They don't find work at all pleasant.