My friend tells me that the critics have begun to vent their little spite already.

The author would treat them with calm disdain!" "Horribly nasty fellows!" cried Frank.

"They ought to be kicked; but they are below contempt.

But if I could only catch them here--" "I am delighted to find," replied Carne, looking at him with kind surprise, "that you agree with me about that, sir.

Read a few lines, and your indignation against that low lot will grow hotter." "It cannot grow hotter," cried the author; "I know every word that the villains have said.