I seemed to feel a new man inside my old skin, and I longed for a new world.

When you want a thing so very badly you had better treat yourself to it.

I didn't understand the matter, not in the least; but I gave the old horse the bridle and let him find his way.

As soon as I could get out of the game I sailed for Europe.

That is how I come to be sitting here." "You ought to have bought up that hack," said Tristram; "it isn't a safe vehicle to have about.