But as I’ve failed, so pray you pardon me.”

And off he goes, his tail between his legs,

Like a well-beaten hound!

Flor. (seizing him).Misshapen imp,

Have you so little care for such dog-life

As warms your twisted carcase, that you dare

To bandy jests with me?

Mous.Release me, sir!

Had I your Talisman, do you suppose

I should be here before your eyes? No, no—