I fear that it is inconvenient to you to talk with your heels in the air." "Ah, you would murder me!" "On the contrary, I am going to pull you up." "Heaven bless you!" "But only on conditions." "Oh, they are granted! I am slipping!" "You will leave this house--you and your men.

You will not trouble this old man or this young girl any further.

Do you promise ?" "Oh yes; we shall go." "Word of honour ?" "Certainly.

Only pull me up!" "Not so fast.

It may be easier to talk to you like this.