Ah, there is nothing like the ring; I wish I was not rather too old to go again into it.

I often think I should like to have another rally--one more rally, and then--But there's a time for all things--youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine one--let me be content.

After beating Tom of Hopton, there was not much more to be done in the way of reputation; I have long sat in my bar the wonder and glory of this here neighbourhood.

I'm content, as far as reputation goes; I only wish money would come in a little faster; however, the next main of cocks will bring me in something handsome--comes off next Wednesday at -- - have ventured ten five-pound notes--shouldn't say ventured either--run no risk at all, because why?
I knows my birds." About ten days after this harangue, I called again, at about three o'clock one afternoon.

The landlord was seated on a bench by a table in the common room, which was entirely empty; he was neither smoking nor drinking, but sat with his arms folded, and his head hanging down over his breast.