He wouldn't lie down, and when he did, it was with a _grump_ of protest that seemed to forbode failure.

However, he let Cocky scold him and pull his hair, which was a safety-valve for Cocky.

Benjamin dozed with dignity.

He knew Cocky wasn't watching for his yellow eyes.
I don't think Lettice meant mischief when she summoned the spectators, for time was up.

But her warning the curtain to rise when it did was simple malice and revenge.
I never can forget the catastrophe, but I do not clearly remember how Tom Smith and I _began_ to quarrel.