If you're not rid of this fellow by then, and aren't a good deal nearer than you are now to squaring up with me, you'll be sorry you ever heard my name." "I'm that already," said the captain.

"I can promise nothing; but I'll do what I can." "You'll have to do more, if you're to get rid of me.

How about money ?" This abrupt question fairly staggered the captain, who broke out-- "Money! Didn't you drain me of every penny I had in London ?" The fellow laughed coarsely.
"What did you drain the regimental mess of, I should like to know?
You needn't think you're out of that wood.

Now, I shall want L200 for my month in town.

I mean to enjoy myself." The captain laughed dismally.