King William, on the other hand, was frowning heavily.
"Sir," he said, "your tongue runs dangerously near sedition." "I am sorry your Majesty thinks so." "You are also very foolish.

I find you incurring my just anger, and hint, as plainly as I can, at an honourable way of escape.

Captain Barker, are you aware that your case is serious ?" "I am, sire.

Nevertheless, I decline to escape by the road you are good enough to leave open." "Your reasons ?" "They are private, as I had the honour to inform your Majesty." "My lord," said the King, turning irritably to his companion, "what shall I do to this intractable old man?
You have a voice in this, seeing that he has spoilt four of your favourite guards." The tall man in scarlet bent and muttered a word or two in a low voice.
"Ah, to be sure: I had forgotten the youngster.

Is this your son, sir ?" "By adoption only." "A strapping fellow," said his Majesty, eyeing Tristram from head to foot.
"And as good as he's tall.