I caught him, and held him fast.
"No, Mr.Kaffar, you must not escape," I said, leading him back to his chair.
"You cannot--kill me--here!" he gasped.

"I mean no wrong--to you.

I--Ah, you've followed me for revenge." For an answer I went to the door and locked it.
"Have mercy!" he said.

"Don't kill me.

I--you don't know all! Voltaire's your enemy, not I." "You knew I was following you, did you ?" I said.
"Yes.