10/24 I took a half course, accordingly--accepted his toast in silence, and drank it without enthusiasm. No details, sir--no details! We labour under huge difficulties here as to unbiassed information.' 'I believe I have heard the same complaint in other countries,' I could not help remarking. 'But as to Caffarelli, he is neither lame nor blind, he has two legs and a nose in the middle of his face. And I care as much about him as you care for the dead body of Mr.Perceval!' He studied me with glowing eyes. |