Could I keep--I ask you, could I keep myself blameless in the midst of flattery, intrigue, and conspiracy?
I admit that I have played with fiery weapons in my day; and must needs still do so.

The incorruptible cannot exist in the corrupted air of this Court.

You have come here with the light of innocence and truth about you.

At first I could scarce believe that such goodness lived, hardly understood it.

The light half-blinded and embarrassed; but, at last, I saw! You of all this Court have made me see what sort of life I might have lived.