George Leo Haydock
Catholic
1774–1849
“Best. Greek, “a boast, or matter of exultation.” (Haydock) — This answer seems to shock our delicacy. Did she not understand the meaning of the eunuch, which was sufficiently plain? She only passed a compliment, which always implies a tacit condition, if the thing be practicable and honest: as the words might have two meanings, she was bound in charity to interpret them in the best sense. (Calmet) — It was surely lawful to be merry. (Menochius)”