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[''Mockingly shakes the hand which still holds the knife.''] And this? What do you call this? Oh, yes, I know. You thought I had an apple in my pocket, and you wanted to peel it. That's it. Forgive me for my error. I beg your pardon, sir.

But I—I

Yes, my son, I know. It's so simple. You only asked what time it is. Well, it's twenty-five minutes after six.

Let us go, honorable sir. We didn't do anything to you.

In the first place, my son, I'm not an honorable sir. In the second place, for the same money, you could have said Your Excellency. But in the third place you'll find it very hard to beg off by flattering me.

But I—I really didn't do anything to you.

Look behind you, my boy. Don't be afraid. Look behind you, but don't run away or I'll have