"What would you have ?" said he.

"I am very well as I am.

While I breathe, which will not be long, I shall breathe with more freedom here than elsewhere.

Let me alone--I am very well as I am." "Nay," said I, "this situation is unsuitable to a sick man.

I only ask you to come into my house, and receive all the kindness that it is in our power to bestow.