You failed me when I put your professions to the test.

You thwarted my design at the moment when its success was certain, and when the tyrant was completely in my power.

But for you I should not be here, loaded with these fetters; or if I were, I should be consoled by the thought that I had liberated my country from oppression, instead of being crushed by the sense of failure.

What seek you from me, miserable time-server?
Have you not had your reward for the service you have rendered the King?
Is he not grateful enough?
I have served as your stepping-stone to promotion.

What more can I do ?" "You can cease to do me injustice," returned Sir Jocelyn.