Since you have answered correctly twice it must be knowledge and not mere surmise on your part.

Robert, whom do you esteem the greatest of the Greek dramatic poets ?" "Sophocles, sir." "Why ?" "Because he combined the vigor and power of Aeschylus with the polish and refinement of Euripides." "Correct.

I see that you remember what I told you, as you have quoted almost my exact words.

And now, lads, be seated, while I order refreshments for you." "We thank you, sir," said Robert, "but 'tis less than an hour since we almost ate ourselves to death at the house of Mynheer Jacobus Huysman." "A good man, Jacob, but too fat, and far too brusque in speech, especially to the young.

I'll warrant me he has been addressing upbraiding words to you, finding fault, perhaps, with your manners and your parts of speech." The two youths hid their smiles.
"Mynheer Jacobus was very good to us," said Robert.