human
I flatter myself that _now_, sir
gpt
Ya--as--Quite the correct thing! 'Pon my soul--must say--most uncommon striking! --exclaimed Titmouse, glancing at his figure in the glass, with a triumphant smile.
human
Isn't it odd, now, that this sword should make all the difference between me and a footman, by Jove?
gpt
Ah, ha--it's _so_, a'n't it?
human
Certainly, sir, replied Mr. Clipclose,
gpt
--he continued with cool assurance, observing that the valet understood him.
human
But--may I, sir, take so great a liberty? If you are not accustomed to wear a sword--as I think you said you had not been at court before--I beg to remind you that it will require particular care to manage it, and prevent it from getting between
gpt
Demme, sir! exclaimed Titmouse, turning round with an offended air--