The Count of Monte Cristo

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"That is all very fine, Benedetto mio, but I know what I am saying.
Perhaps I may one day put on my best coat, and presenting myself at
the great gate, introduce myself. Meanwhile let us sit down and
eat." Caderousse set the example and attacked the breakfast with good
appetite, praising each dish he set before his visitor. The latter
seemed to have resigned himself; he drew the corks, and partook largely
of the fish with the garlic and fat. "Ah, mate," said Caderousse, "you
are getting on better terms with your old landlord!"

"Faith, yes," replied Andrea, whose hunger prevailed over every other
feeling.

"So you like it, you rogue?"

"So much that I wonder how a man who can cook thus can complain of hard
living."