"Remain here while I investigate." "If I stand up," grumbled Shaw, "I'll fall down; and if I sit down I'll go to sleep.

I never was so sleepy in all me blameless life.

You needn't hurry back." Frank was as good as his word, although he had spoken in jest.

No sooner was his companion out of sight than he dropped to the ground, and in spite of his efforts to keep his eyes open, was soon fast asleep.

When he awoke an hour later, Nestor was pulling at his arm.
"Don't pull it off," he said.