I meant--I still mean--to master you.

But I did not mean to terrify you as you were terrified, as you are terrified now.

I made a mistake, and for that mistake I desire to apologize." He stooped and drew one of her hands away from her face.
"You defied me," he said.

"Do you remember?
And I am not accustomed to defiance.

Nor will I bear it from anyone--my wife least of all.