The reproach which I had to hear this morning of having made myself a participator in your crimes, because I had been silent about them, may excuse me, if I am less silent henceforth.
MELLEFONT.
Only do not forget who you are!
NORTON.
I will not forget that I am a servant, and a servant, alas, who might be something better, if he had lived for it. I am your servant, it is true, but not so far as to wish to be damned along with you.
MELLEFONT.
With me? And why do you say that now?
NORTON.
Because I am not a little astonished to find you different from what I expected.