They think it all independence and high spirit, whereas we know it is nothing but a little egotistical tyranny, that unconsciously calculates even in the heyday of its indulgence upon the punctual return of the penitent old worshipper, with his or her votive offerings.
Perhaps the gipsy had thought better of it, and was already sorry he had not kept the peace.

At all events, though his toilet and wardrobe were splendid--for fine fellows in his plight deny themselves nothing--yet morally he was seedy, and in temper soured.

His duns had found him out, and pursued him in wrath and alarm to England, and pestered him very seriously indeed.

He owed money beside to several of his brother officers, and it was not pleasant to face them without a guinea.

An evil propensity, at which, as you remember, General Chattesworth hinted, had grown amid his distresses, and the sting of self-reproach exasperated him.