But one thing I must insist upon, all these copper and silver vessels of yours must go to the devil.

I'll come to-morrow and examine thoroughly the whole lot of them by daylight.

The health of the family must not be endangered by such recklessness.

And let me tell your honour something else.

Are you aware that your honour's business-man, Mr.Sipos, who is only a lawyer and, therefore, can ill afford to do so in comparison with your honour, are you aware, I say, that he has on this very occasion sent all his copper vessels to the lumber-room ?" "On this occasion! what do you mean ?" enquired the old man eagerly.
"I mean that I have just come from him and a similar case has happened in his house.