How should you understand an old scoundrel like me?

The old scoundrel wished me better luck here than I had at his store the other night.

"I have a great deal of respect for the old scoundrel."

Now I know why you told the old scoundrel he should come to the hospital.

When that old scoundrel comes back, do not let him know that we have found out anything.

I hate to say anything good about the old scoundrel, but he has one outstanding ability.

Lisa still loved the old scoundrel and they reconciled on his return.

I thought the old scoundrel wasn't talking to me.

But the old scoundrel, whoever or whatever he may be, is a sort of fixture.

After the effort of dragging himself through the snow by his arms, the old scoundrel wouldn't make it back.