I know I can't bribe you by promising you carriages and jewels, and all that:--but you should have what you would like--pictures and statues, and books--and all that I can buy--Oh, madam, I know I am not worthy of you--I never have had any education as you have!"-- Marie smiled a sad smile.
"But I would learn--I know I could--for I am no fool, though I say it: I like all that sort of thing, and--and if I had you to teach me, I should care about nothing else.

I have given up all my nonsense since I knew you; indeed I have--I am trying all day long to read--ever since you said something about being useful, and noble, and doing one's work:--I have never forgotten that, madam, and never shall; and you would find me a pleasant person to live with, I do believe.

At all events, I would--oh, madam--I would be your servant, your dog--I would fetch and carry for you like a negro slave!" Marie turned pale, and rose.
"Listen to me, my lord; this must end.

You do not know to whom you are speaking.

You talk of negro slaves.