When the chambermaid asked him just now if he should want a bed, sir, he first made faces at her, and then wanted to kiss her.' 'Beg him to walk this way,' said the single gentleman.

'I should be glad to exchange a word with him, tell him.

Beg him to come at once, do you hear ?' The man stared on receiving these instructions, for the single gentleman had not only displayed as much astonishment as Kit's mother at sight of the dwarf, but, standing in no fear of him, had been at less pains to conceal his dislike and repugnance.

He departed on his errand, however, and immediately returned, ushering in its object.
'Your servant, sir,' said the dwarf, 'I encountered your messenger half-way.

I thought you'd allow me to pay my compliments to you.