Why, I believe--upon my honour, I believe it's a fact--he's supped and thrown dice with the Regent.' Lady Jocelyn clapped her hands.

'A noble culmination, Drummond! The man's an Epic!' 'Well, I think old Mel was equal to it,' Mr.George pursued.

'He gave me pretty broad hints; and this is how it was, if it really happened, you know.

Old Mel had a friend; some say he was more.

Well, that was a fellow, a great gambler.