You can't put any confidence in him, sir.

If you'll believe me I've found that fellow, in the commonest little matters of the office that have been trusted to him, blurting out the truth, though expressly cautioned.

The aggravation of that chap sir, has exceeded anything you can imagine, it has indeed.
Nothing but the respect and obligation I owe to you, sir--' As it was plain that Sampson was bent on a complimentary harangue, unless he received a timely interruption, Mr Quilp politely tapped him on the crown of his head with the little saucepan, and requested that he would be so obliging as to hold his peace.
'Practical, sir, practical,' said Brass, rubbing the place and smiling; 'but still extremely pleasant--immensely so!' 'Hearken to me, will you ?' returned Quilp, 'or I'll be a little more pleasant, presently.

There's no chance of his comrade and friend returning.

The scamp has been obliged to fly, as I learn, for some knavery, and has found his way abroad.