The Count of Monte Cristo

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Though Danglars could not see Peppino, the noise of his teeth allowed
no doubt as to his occupation. He was certainly eating, and noisily too,
like an ill-bred man. "Brute!" said Danglars. Peppino pretended not to
hear him, and without even turning his head continued to eat slowly.
Danglars' stomach felt so empty, that it seemed as if it would be
impossible ever to fill it again; still he had patience for another
half-hour, which appeared to him like a century. He again arose and went
to the door. "Come, sir, do not keep me starving here any longer, but
tell me what they want."

"Nay, your excellency, it is you who should tell us what you want. Give
your orders, and we will execute them."

"Then open the door directly." Peppino obeyed. "Now look here, I want
something to eat! To eat--do you hear?"

"Are you hungry?"