"Hum! He only consented when the pistol was at his breast."
"No matter; the principal thing is that you will be present."
"You see that I have followed your counsel."
"Soon, my friend, you will yourself acknowledge the importance of it."
"God grant it! I confess that since I have been in this frightful den of Casa-Frama, I feel that I am losing all energy."
"Courage, my friend; perhaps you are nearer escaping from it than you suppose."
"You never speak except by enigmas."
"Excuse me; it is at present impossible for me to explain myself."
"Do as you like; I will not interfere in anything."
"Till the moment for action has arrived."