Again I had an opportunity of asking him a point blank question, and again my delicacy prevented me from forcing another man to confide in me.

Before punishing, place a shot across the bow—provide a clear warning to let people know exactly what negative things will happen should they continue down their current path, but don't actually administer discipline yet.

No gentry mort hath prats like thine, / No cove e'er wap'd with such a one.

… Gods damn you freaksome bastard, someone asked me to check!