Although by unlawful means you may have obtained mastery over me, as surely as there is a God who cares for men, your power will be broken.

Meanwhile, you may force me to act against my will, but my will you shall never have!" "Fool, idiot!" he cried, "you shall repent this.

You shall be dragged through mire, dirt, pain, defeat, disgrace, and then, when all is over, you will find I have had my own way!" He made a step towards me.

"Stay there for a quarter of an hour," he said, "and then you may go where you will." He rushed away, and left me alone.

I tried to move, but could not; and yet I realized this--although my body was chained, my mind was still free and active.