That's why I said I was like the blacksmith and had earned my night's repose." "It's early yet," said the Major.

"I seldom turn in before eleven.
But, of course, you can go off at once if you like." "When I quoted that line about the night's repose," said Meldon, "I was speaking figuratively.

I haven't the least intention of going to bed at this hour.

I don't suppose the original blacksmith did either, even if he was feeling a bit upset about the choir.

What I really meant was that I am quite entitled now to have a couple of days off in the _Spindrift_." "I'm glad to hear you say that," said the Major.