I would have you to know that I am well acquainted with my Bible-book, as well as with my friend Sallust.' He then, in a snuffling and canting tone, began to repeat the Scriptural text--'"DAVID THEREFORE DEPARTED THENCE, AND WENT TO THE CAVE OF ADULLAM.

AND EVERY ONE THAT WAS IN DISTRESS, AND EVERY ONE THAT WAS IN DEBT, AND EVERY ONE THAT WAS DISCONTENTED, GATHERED THEMSELVES TOGETHER UNTO HIM, AND HE BECAME A CAPTAIN OVER THEM." What think you of that ?' he said, suddenly changing his manner.

'Have I touched you now, sir ?' 'You are as far off as ever,' replied Fairford.
'What the devil! and you a repeating frigate between Summertrees and the laird! Tell that to the marines--the sailors won't believe it.

But you are right to be cautious, since you can't say who are right, who not.
But you look ill; it's but the cold morning air.

Will you have a can of flip, or a jorum of hot rumbo?
or will you splice the mainbrace' (showing a spirit-flask).