It's making an old man of me before my time.
You might have observed yourself, sir, that I 'aven't got the knees I once 'ad.

The knees and the breathing, there's where it takes me.

But I'm very sure, sir, I address a gentleman as would be the last to make trouble between friends.' 'I am sure you do me no more than justice,' said I; 'and I shall think it quite unnecessary to dwell on any of these passing circumstances in my report to the Vicomte.' 'Which you do favour him (if you'll excuse me being so bold as to mention it) exac'ly!' said he.

'I should have known you anywheres.

May I offer you a pot of 'ome-brewed ale, sir?
By your leave! This way, if you please.