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with all this mummery, they are no true successors of King Solomon.

Deceit dwells within thine own miserable breast, and thou perceivest deceit in every thing.

There is little penetration required in this case. It is a mighty convenient thing to have the dagger of a friend and brother-in-law to clear one's way to a rich inheritance.

Thou liest most foully and most wickedly.

The lie to me! thou half-condemned felon!

Attack an unarmed man, thou hellish caitiff! This hand of mine is fated to shed blood. Caitiff as he is, I wish I had not slain him.