21/22 If he goes on thus, the baron will throw him overboard yet." "What more can he do ?" asked Veitel. That class is accustomed to little work and much enjoyment. There are few of them who may not be ruined by having some great care always boring at their brains. If Ehrenthal wishes to have the baron in his power, he must entangle him in business." So said the advocate, and Veitel understood him, and looked with a mixture of respect and aversion at the ugly little imp gesticulating before him. At last Hippus took out the brandy bottle, and cried, "An extra glass to-day. |