Now, I want to put a stop to this base persecution.

I would provide her with a place of refuge so secure, that if all its doors and windows stood right open before him, Abellino would not venture in.

That place of refuge is my house!" "What do you mean, sir ?" "I mean that I demand from you your ward as my wife!" "What ?" "My lawful consort, I say.

For many years the world has known me under the title of 'the good old fool.' I would employ the remainder of my days in excising the word 'fool' from that title." Master Boltay slowly arose from beside the table.
"Sir, your honour's offer flatters and amazes me.

You are a gentleman, with an annual income of a million and a half; you are incalculably wealthy, like the rich man in the Bible.