Both Uses of
indulgent
in
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
- Mr. Chairman! May I have the indulgence of the house for five minutes?
Chpt 2 *indulgence = extra kindness or tolerance
- He read it, banged gavel and said, "Adam Selene begs your indulgence.†
Chpt 15indulgence = treatment with extra kindness or tolerance OR (more rarely) a special pleasure (typically something done in excess of what is thought good -- such as eating too much cake, or being too lazy)
Definition:
to treat with extra kindness or tolerance