But neither must the worthy bailiff die.

As the worthy bailiff concluded his speech, the company primed their glasses, rose and drank the toast with enthusiasm.

" Worthy bailiff," he said, "what is done cannot be undone.

"Thou art frightened, worthy bailiff," he said.

"Of Heaven's sake, friend Melchior," interrupted the amused Genoese, "do not rob us of the advantage of the worthy bailiff's graphic remarks.