Be pleased to tear the wing, sir, instead of cutting it off.

Mr.
Barnes will assist you, Mr.Sampson; thank you, sir; and, Mr.Barnes, a glass of ale, if you please.' While the old gentleman, pleased with Miss Mannering's liveliness and attention, rattled away for her amusement and his own, the impatience of Colonel Mannering began to exceed all bounds.

He declined sitting down at table, under pretence that he never eat supper; and traversed the parlour in which they were with hasty and impatient steps, now throwing up the window to gaze upon the dark lawn, now listening for the remote sound of the carriage advancing up the avenue.

At length, in a feeling of uncontrollable impatience, he left the room, took his hat and cloak, and pursued his walk up the avenue, as if his so doing would hasten the approach of those whom he desired to see.

'I really wish,' said Miss Bertram,' Colonel Mannering would not venture out after nightfall.