Philosopher
To no one, my emperor.
Lafouraille
I should rather say, our great teacher!
Buteux
I love you more than I love Adele.
Fil-de-Soie
We worship you.
Vautrin
If necessary, I shall even have to beat you.
Philosopher
We'll take it without a murmur.
Vautrin
To spit in your face; to bowl over your lives like a row of skittles.
Buteux
But I bowl over with a knife.
Vautrin
Very well—Kill me this instant.
Buteux It is no use being vexed with this man. Do you wish me to restore the opera-glass? I intended it for Adele!