Come here, we have for you a sweet surprise.
(Pierre rises.)
If you will promise on your honor, Pierre,
Never to drink as you have drunk to-night,
I will repair your fault this instant. Come,
I see you are repentant, tell me, now?
Pierre.—(Solemnly)
I promise never to touch wine again!
Saint Nicholas.—(Good-naturedly)
So much I would not ask of you.