Therefore I answered him with some readiness, such as comes sometimes to me, although I am so slow.
'Sir, I am no curmudgeon: if a young man had called me so, it would not have been well with him.

This money shall be paid, if due, albeit I had no desire to incur the debt.

You have advised me that the Court is liable for my expenses, so far as they be reasonable.

If this be a reasonable expense, come with me now to Lord Justice Jeffreys, and receive from him the two guineas, or (it may be) five, for the counsel you have given me to deny his jurisdiction.' With these words, I took his arm to lead him, for the door was open still.
'In the name of God, boy, let me go.

Worthy sir, pray let me go.