Quill has just arrived.

I met him at Lisbon; he has got leave of absence for a few days, and is coming to our masquerade here this evening." "This evening!" said I, in amazement; "why, is it so soon ?" "Of course it is.

Have you not got all your trappings ready?
The Dashwoods came out here on purpose to spend the day; but come, I'll drive you into town.

My tilbury is ready, and we'll both look out for our costumes." So saying, he led me along towards the house, when, after a rapid change of my toilet, we set out for Lisbon..