Mais, ma foi_! I attached little importance to it.

I did not suppose it possible--nor do I suppose it possible now"-- with a captivating smile, which was totally lost upon Sir Giles--"that you could adopt such rigorous measures against me." "My measures may appear rigorous, Madame," Sir Giles coldly replied; "but I am warranted in taking them.

Nay, I am compelled to take them.
Not having made the satisfaction required by the notice, you have deprived yourself of the protection I was willing to afford you.

I am now merely your judge.

The penalties incurred by your neglect are these: Your licence was suspended a month ago; the notice expressly stating that it would be withdrawn, unless certain conditions were fulfilled.
Consequently, as ever since that time you have been vending exciseable liquors without lawful permission, you have incurred a fine of one hundred marks a day, making a total of three thousand marks now due and owing from you, partly to his Majesty, and partly to his Majesty's representatives.