Better that he should be out in the colonies than be hung at Tyburn." "How did he take the sentence ?" "With the same bravado he had shown all through, and as he went out of the dock addressed a threat to me, that, under the circumstances, I can very well afford to despise.

Now, if you will take my advice, you will drink a couple of glasses of good port, and then go to bed.

I will see to your being awakened at seven o'clock, which will give us time to breakfast comfortably, and to make a start at nine." "I would rather not have the wine," the Rector said feebly.
"Yes, but you must take what is good for you.

I have ordered up a bottle of the landlord's best, and must insist upon your drinking a couple of glasses with me.

I want it almost as much as you do, for the atmosphere of that court was enough to poison a dog.