“Will you at least think about my offer? Give me your word you will.” “I must beg your pardon on that account too. I cannot give you my word. I consider the tongue to be the most sacred member of the whole body. If I give my word, it will become incumbent upon me to perform what I have promised.” PromiseTonguePromisingGiving PromiseGiving Word Book:The Thugs & a Courtesan Source: The Thugs & a Courtesan