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40. Look at that man, my friend, he is the child you gave me.

. A plague upon you! Cannot you hold your tongue?

. Do not blame him, old man; your own words are more blameable.

. And how have I offended, master?

. In not telling of that boy he asks of.

. He speaks from ignorance, and does not know what he is saying.

. If you will not speak with a good grace you shall be made to speak.

. Do not hurt me for the love of God, I am an old man.

. Someone there, tie his hands behind his back.

. Alas! Wherefore? What more would you learn?

. Did you give this man the child he speaks of?

. I did: would I had died that day!

. Well, you may come to that unless you speak the truth.

. Much more am I lost if I speak it.

. What! Would the fellow make more delay?

. No, no. I said before that I gave it to him.