word. You're a lawyer. By your own admission you're a lawyer.
Honest men live by business and lawyers live by law.

ALBERT. In this matter, sir, I am following the instructions of
my client, Mr. Beenstock, and the remark you have just let fall,
before witnesses, appears to me to bear a libellous reflection on
the action of my client.

HOBSON. What! So it's libel now. Isn't trespass and... and
spying on trade secrets enough for you, you blood-sucking--
(_To_ ALBERT.)

ALBERT. One moment, Mr. Hobson. You can call me what you like--

HOBSON. And I shall. You--

ALBERT. But I wish to remind you, in your own interests, that
abuse of a lawyer is remembered in the costs. Now, my client
tells me he is prepared to settle this matter out of court.
Personally, I don't advise him to, because we should probably get
higher damages in court. But Mr. Beenstock has no desire to be
vindictive. He remembers your position, your reputation for
respectability, and--

HOBSON. How much?

ALBERT. Er--I beg your pardon?

HOBSON. I'm not so fond of the sound of your voice as you are.
What's the figure?