We were a little late, and the servant was in a great hurry to announce us; but I made him wait until my gloves were on, though not buttoned.

He announced us with a loud voice, and Dr.Whewell came forward to receive us.

Being announced in this way, the other guests do not wait for an introduction.

There was a group of guests in the drawing-room, and those nearest me spoke to me at once.
"Dinner was announced immediately, and Dr.Whewell escorted me downstairs, across an immense hall, to the dining-room, outside of which stood the waiters, six in number, arranged in a straight line, in livery, of course.

One of them had a scarlet vest, short clothes, and drab coat.
"As I sat next to the master, I had a good deal of talk with him.