"I understand your grace's embarrassment, and that you do not wish to recall these sad disputes for which you have been so severely and, permit me to say it, my lord, so justly punished."
"I will permit you to say anything to me, sir, in fact, I earnestly insist upon it without delay," replied the Gascon; and, aside, "perhaps I shall learn something in this way."
"Time is precious," said Rutler. "I must hasten to inform your grace that I only await your submission to the commands of my master, William of Orange, King of England."
"Speak, sir, and do not hesitate to enter into the most minute details."
"In order to make you understand, your grace, what remains for me to exact from you, it is very necessary to establish clearly your position, my lord, however painful the duty may be."
"Establish it, sir, speak frankly; hold back nothing. We are men and soldiers; we should know how to hear all things."
"You acknowledge, then, that from this moment you cannot escape."
"That is true."
"That your life is in my hands."
"That is also true."