'Tis one to me! But for paying me, Monsieur," he continued, with irony in voice and manner; "when, I pray you? In Eternity? For if you refuse my offer, you have done with time.
Now? I have but to sound this whistle"-- he touched a silver whistle which hung at his breast--"and there are those within hearing will do your business before you make two passes.
Dismiss the notion, sir, and understand.
You are in my power.
Paris runs with blood, as noble as yours, as innocent as hers.