The name advertised was well known in the highest circles.

Some were amused, others amazed at the comic announcement.

A couple of wits belonging to the opposition complimented Abellino in front of the green table in the name of suffering humanity.
As for Abellino, he strutted up and down the town all day on the offchance of calling some one out; but as nobody gave him the opportunity, he and the other young elegants finally held a conference at the Meyers' house, and it was decided that a challenge should be sent to this advertising pater-familias.
"What, Master Boltay?
The master-carpenter! Why, that would be a mere jest.

Suppose he refused to come out?
Why, then he shall be insulted all over the place till he is forced to leave Pressburg." "But why ?" "Why, to frighten the Philistine, of course.

Cow him, tame him, take all the pluck out of him.