Not to waste money and time by taking a long trip to Sweden till we know that we must absolutely go there.

Where is our journey of discovery to take us to first, then?
Clearly to the north of Scotland.

What do you say to that, Mr.William?
Is my catechism all correct, or has your strong ale muddled my head ?" It was evident by this time that no ale could do that, and I told him so.

He chuckled, winked at me, and, taking another pinch of snuff, said he would now turn the whole case over in his mind again, and make sure that he had got all the bearings of it quite clear.
By the time we reached the post-town he had accomplished this mental effort to his own perfect satisfaction, and was quite ready to compare the ale at the inn with the ale at Darrock Hall.

The dog-cart was left to be taken back the next morning by the hostler.