Naturally a mere attorney looks upon that as a matter of course.

He does not understand that there are cases in which a person would rather spring into a well than risk her reputation in the eyes of the world by appealing to the courts for redress.

I make your ladyship another proposal: I will exchange a bond of my own against the bond of the countess to an equal amount.

I feel confident that the usurers will lend readily on my paper and will jump at the exchange." "Oh, many thanks, many thanks! But, first of all, I should like to know what interest you mean to charge me; for I am not going to pay anything usurious again." "Legal and Christian interest, I assure you.

But I must impose one condition: your ladyship's doors must henceforth be closed against this lawyer fellow." "Are you serious, Baron ?" "Perfectly so." "Are you not afraid I shall take you at your word ?" "By doing so you will satisfy my desires.