His desires are all centred in you, and it rests with you to make him the happiest or most miserable of mankind.

Speak I not your sentiments, Sir Francis ?" "In every particular, good Sir Giles," replied the other, as soon as he could recover utterance.

"And now, most adorable damsel, what say you in answer?
You are too gentle, I am sure, to condemn your slave to endless tortures.

Nay, motion me not to rise.

I have that to say will disarm your frowns, and turn them into smiles of approval and assent.