12/23 Here,' said Mr.Redworth, better inspired as to the way of treating an ultra of the isle; 'touch glasses: you're a gentleman, and won't disturb good company. By-and-by.' The pleasing prospect of by-and-by renewed in Mr.Sullivan Smith his composure. They touched the foaming glasses: upon which, in a friendly manner, Mr.Sullivan Smith proposed that they should go outside as soon as Mr.Redworth had finished supper-quite finished supper: for the reason that the term 'donkey' affixed to him was like a minster cap of schooldays, ringing bells on his topknot, and also that it stuck in his gizzard. 'If you fight, you're a donkey for doing it. But you won't fight.' 'But I will fight.' 'He won't fight.' 'Then for the honour of your country you must. |