The room was a small library, with handsomely fitted shelves; there were but four chairs, but each would have made at least three of any modern one; the curtains of deep crimson cloth effectually secured the room from draught; and the cheerful wood fire blazing on the hearth, which was the only light in the apartment, gave a most inviting look of comfort and snugness to every thing.

This, thought I, is all excellent; and however the adventure ends, this is certainly pleasant, and I never tasted better Madeira.
"And so, Mr.Lorrequer, you heard of my affair at Cantantrabad, when I took the Rajah prisoner ?" "Yes," said I; "the governor-general mentioned the gallant business the very last time I dined at Government-House." "Ah, did he?
kind of him though.

Well, sir, I received two millions of rupees on the morning after, and a promise of ten more if I would permit him to escape--but no--I refused flatly." "Is it possible; and what did you do with the two millions ?--sent them, of course--." "No, that I didn't; the wretches know nothing of the use of money.

No, no; I have them this moment in good government security.
"I believe I never mentioned to you the storming of Java.

Fill yourself another glass, and I'll describe it all to you, for it will be of infinite consequence that a true narrative of this meets the public eye -- they really are quire ignorant of it.