[4] But what did you mean with your 'Is it possible?'
[5] For holidays, no: they never came to me every day, till I came hither; but now, all days are holidays to me, and my saint is Saint Helen.
[6] But what are you seeking? let me look for it. Tell me.
[7] Oh, let them go away entirely! These are not the sentiments with which I wish to inspire you.
[8] In pity tell me, which of these two characters pleases you the most; but pray do not tell me that I offend you less as a philosopher, for who that is near you can long remain a philosopher?
[9] You agree then to the justice of my proposition, that near you no one can remain a philosopher?