He must fight me; he will do so, or be dishonored and never dare to show his face again.

If he does not come to Nemours I shall go to Fontainebleau, for I will have satisfaction.

It shall never be said that you were tamely allowed to dishonor a defenceless young girl--" "But the calumnies of a Goupil--are--not--" began Minoret.
"Do you wish me to bring him face to face with you?
Believe me, you had better hush up this affair; it lies between you and Goupil and me.

Leave it as it is; God will decide between us and when I meet your son." "But this sha'n't go one!" cried Zelie.

"Do you suppose I'll stand by and let Desire fight you,--a sailor whose business it is to handle swords and guns?
If you've got any cause of complaint against Minoret, there's Minoret; take Minoret, fight Minoret! But do you think my boy, who, by your own account, knew nothing of all this, is going to bear the brunt of it?
No, my little gentleman! somebody's teeth will pin your legs first! Come, Minoret, don't stand staring there like a big canary; you are in your own house, and you allow a man to keep his hat on before your wife! I say he shall go.