The election district of the city of Barchester extended for some miles on each side of the city, so that the omnibuses and flys had enough to do.
Beer was to be had at the public-houses, almost without question, by all who chose to ask for it; and rum and brandy were dispensed to select circles within the bars with equal profusion.

As for ribbons, the mercers' shops must have been emptied of that article, as far as scarlet and yellow were concerned.

Scarlet was Sir Roger's colour, while the friends of Mr Moffat were decked with yellow.

Seeing what he did see, Mr Moffat might well ask whether there had not been a violation of the treaty of purity! At the time of this election there was some question whether England should go to war with all her energy; or whether it would not be better for her to save her breath to cool her porridge, and not meddle more than could be helped with foreign quarrels.

The last view of the matter was advocated by Sir Roger, and his motto of course proclaimed the merits of domestic peace and quiet.