To ruin a man is with thee mere pastime; and groans of the oppressed are music in thine ears." "Aha! a good jest.

You were always merry with me, my lord." "Yes, when I borrowed money from thee--but not when I had to repay it twice over.

I laughed not then; but was foolish enough to threaten to take thy life.

My anger is past now.

But we must drink together--a rousing toast." "At your lordship's pleasure," Sir Francis replied.
"Cyprien! a flask of wine, and thy largest goblet," Lord Roos cried.
"'Tis well! Now pour the whole into the flagon.