"You--flogged--for playing that foolish trick!" "Yes; foolish trick, my lad.

But there, now you've come home, keep away from me.

You've a deal to learn yet." "Well, you own it was foolish," said Nic, for want of something better to say.
"Yes, a piece of madness, my lad.

You said you begged my pardon a bit ago.

I beg yours now." "Of course.