We are agreed, I believe, that to blacken a Dutchman's eyes is no great sin.

There are too many Dutchmen around his Majesty--as you, sirs, had the courage to inform his Majesty this afternoon." "Did we say that ?" "I understood you to hint it, at any rate.

I assure you that I am never so much disposed to regret my change of allegiance on that November night at Salisbury as when I look around and see how little my own countrymen have profited by that action." "A while ago," interposed Captain Runacles sharply, "it was the crime itself that pursued you with remorse." "The results, sir, have helped me to see the crime in its proper light." "My lord, I have the deepest respect for your genius; but at the same time it appears to me that you lack something." "Indeed?
It would be a kindness to point out in what respect--" "Let me call it--a gift.

But I interrupt you." "To proceed, then.

We are at one on the question of these Dutchmen; at one also on the question of William's high-handed action this afternoon.