Pavo." Then came dinner, a very pleasant meal.

My host had that day been turned out upon the world, but he did not allow this circumstance to interfere with his spirits in the least.

Also he was evidently determined to enjoy its good things while they lasted, for his champagne and port were excellent.
"You see, Mr.Quatermain," he said, "it's just as well we had the row which has been boiling up for a long while.

My respected father has made so much money that he thinks I should go and do likewise.

Now I don't see it.