The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Did he reflect before he insulted my father?"

"If he spoke hastily, and owns that he did so, you ought to be
satisfied."

"Ah, my dear count, you are far too indulgent."

"And you are far too exacting. Supposing, for instance, and do not be
angry at what I am going to say"--

"Well."

"Supposing the assertion to be really true?"

"A son ought not to submit to such a stain on his father's honor."

"Ma foi, we live in times when there is much to which we must submit."