"My gout is gone and I am in good spirits in spite of your adventure." "And I suppose you will scold me for the adventure." "You will scold yourself when the consequences have arrived.

They will be sure to give you a spanking.

The deed is done, and well done.

On the whole I think it has been good for the cause, but bad for you." "Why ?" "You may have to run out of England to save your neck and the face of the King.

He was there, I believe ?" "Yes, sir." "The injured lad is in a bad way.