Quote, "Ah!what folly; you have had some words with Alexis.

What then?A harsh word can not be hung up by the neck.He gives you impertinence, give him the same; if he give you a slap, return the blow; he a second, you a third; in the end we will compel you to make peace.

Whilst if you fight--well, if _you_ should kill _him_, God be with him!for I do not like him much; but if he should perforate you, what a nice piece of business!Then who will pay for the broken pots?"