The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Sir, I do not deny the justice of your correction, but the more
severely you arm yourself against that unfortunate man, the more deeply
will you strike our family. Come, forget him for a moment, and instead
of pursuing him let him go."

"You are too late, madame; the orders are issued."

"Well, should he be arrested--do they think they will arrest him?"

"I hope so."

"If they should arrest him (I know that sometimes prisoners afford means
of escape), will you leave him in prison?"--The procureur shook his
head. "At least keep him there till my daughter be married."

"Impossible, madame; justice has its formalities."