We have managed our slaves well, and have not driven any one to desperation.

But we are beginning to weary of our profession; we are getting old, and we have need of repose.
We intend, therefore, to retire, but before that we wish to have all matters securely settled.

I have an immense mass of documentary evidence, but it is not always easy to realize the value they represent, and I wait upon your assistance to enable me to do so." Croisenois' face fell.

Was he to take compromising letters round to his acquaintances and boldly say, "Your purse or your honor ?" He had no objection to share the profits of this ignoble trade, but he objected strongly to showing his connection with it openly.

"No, no," cried he hastily, "you must not depend upon me." He seemed so much in earnest that Hortebise and Catenac exchanged glances of dismay.
"Let us have no nonsense," returned Mascarin sternly, "and wait a little before you display so much fierceness.