Now," and here he detached the purse, and counted over a very considerable sum, "you will observe that Fortune has thrown this money in my way, and it is my pleasure to take it.

Therefore I am fulfilling the highest good.

And you, as a philosopher, should be quite reconciled." Artemisia came back into the room, having completed the few simple preparations.
"Now, my excellent sir," continued Agias, suiting his actions to his words, "I will stand you on your feet--so.

I will push you, still bound, into this closet--so.

I will pile furniture against the door, so that, when you have worked clear of your bonds, as I imagine you will in a few hours, even then you will not get out too quickly.