I am proof against all female seductions.

Think you the damsel lives who could induce me to give for her half these broad lands in Norfolk--this ancient hall, and its wide-spread domains?
I trow not." "Perchance I have given too much," cried the old usurer, eagerly; "if so, it is not too late to amend our contract.

Between us, there should be fair dealing, Sir Giles." "There is none other than fair dealing on my part," replied the extortioner sternly; "and the terms of our agreement cannot be departed from.

What I have just said applies to your general mode of life; but you have better reason for your conduct in this instance than is usual with you, since you combine the gratification of revenge with the indulgence of your other passions.

You obtain a fair young bride, and at the same time deprive the person whom you hate most of all others, of the mistress of his affections.