"not for the world, not for the world! i merely wish to make him ashamed of himself. oh, prince, great though this misfortune be to myself, i cannot help thinking of his morals! i have a great favour to ask of you, esteemed prince; i confess that it is the chief object of my visit. you know the ivolgins, you have even lived in their house; so if you would lend me your help, honoured prince, in the general’s own interest and for his good."