And it is quite as unnecessary for me to tell you that I don't desire the honour of your company.' 'Stop' cried Mr Tigg, holding out his hand.

'Hold! There is a most remarkably long-headed, flowing-bearded, and patriarchal proverb, which observes that it is the duty of a man to be just before he is generous.
Be just now, and you can be generous presently.

Do not confuse me with the man Slyme.

Do not distinguish the man Slyme as a friend of mine, for he is no such thing.

I have been compelled, sir, to abandon the party whom you call Slyme.