And I say to you: one drop of water suffices to make the full vase overflow; one slight fault may draw down punishment upon the head spared, despite many crimes." "Mr.Felton," said Buckingham, "you will withdraw, and place yourself at once under arrest." "You will hear me to the end, my Lord.

You have seduced this young girl; you have outraged, defiled her.

Repair your crimes toward her; let her go free, and I will exact nothing else from you." "You will exact!" said Buckingham, looking at Felton with astonishment, and dwelling upon each syllable of the three words as he pronounced them.
"My Lord," continued Felton, becoming more excited as he spoke, "my Lord, beware! All England is tired of your iniquities; my Lord, you have abused the royal power, which you have almost usurped; my Lord, you are held in horror by God and men.

God will punish you hereafter, but I will punish you here!" "Ah, this is too much!" cried Buckingham, making a step toward the door.
Felton barred his passage.
"I ask it humbly of you, my Lord," said he; "sign the order for the liberation of Milady de Winter.

Remember that she is a woman whom you have dishonored." "Withdraw, sir," said Buckingham, "or I will call my attendant, and have you placed in irons." "You shall not call," said Felton, throwing himself between the duke and the bell placed on a stand encrusted with silver.