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cannot exist, unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere; and the less there is within, the more there must be without. It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that men of intemperate minds cannot be free—their passions forge their fetters. >>

Juliana, And if I break them,

Perhaps you'll beat me.

Duke. No—I'll talk to you. The man that lays his hand upon a woman, save in the way of kindness, is a wretch, whom 'twere gross flattery to name a coward. I'll talk to you Lady, but not beat you ! Tobin.