I have said.

But to speak no more on that head -- what sort of a sensation, think you, life is to such creatures as those mollusca ?" "Answer your own question, Babbalanja." "I will; but first tell me what sort of a sensation life is to you, yourself, my lord." "Pray answer that along with the other, Azzageddi." "Directly; but tell me, if you will, my lord, what sort of a sensation life is to a toad-stool." "Pray, Babbalanja put all three questions together; and then, do what you have often done before, pronounce yourself a lunatic." "My lord, I beseech you, remind me not of that fact so often.

It is true, but annoying.

Nor will any wise man call another a fool." "Do you take me for a mere man, then, Babbalanja, that you talk to me thus ?" "My demi-divine lord and master, I was deeply concerned at your indisposition last night:--may a loving subject inquire, whether his prince is completely recovered from the effect of those guavas ?" "Have a care, Azzageddi; you are far too courteous, to be civil.

But proceed." "I obey.