"Sowerby," he said, "I am glad to find that you have survived the lecture.

I can assure you I had fears for you." "I was brought back to life after considerable delay by the administration of tonics at the Dragon of Wantly.

Will your grace allow me to present to you Mr.Robarts, who on that occasion was not so fortunate.

It was found necessary to carry him off to the palace, where he was obliged to undergo very vigorous treatment." And then the duke shook hands with Mr.Robarts, assuring him that he was most happy to make his acquaintance.

He had often heard of him since he came into the county; and then he asked after Lord Lufton, regretting that he had been unable to induce his lordship to come to Gatherum Castle.
"But you had a diversion at the lecture, I am told," continued the duke.