Appointed by his Majesty to a certain office, I exercise it as much for the benefit of the Royal Exchequer, as for my own personal advantage.

I have his Majesty's full approval of what I do, and I need nothing more.

I am accountable to no man--save the King," addressing this menace as much to the rest of the company as to Jocelyn.

"But I came not here to render explanation, but to act.

What, ho! Madame Bonaventure! Where are ye, Madame?
Oh! you are here!" "_Bon jour_, sweet Sir Giles," the landlady said, making him a profound obeisance.