Maybe we'll settle the matter of leaving later on, said the ruffian.

By God, you wouldn't swim long, I expect, said the ruffian.

'Who are you, and what d'you think you're doing?' said the ruffian-leader.

'Garn, what did I say ?' said the ruffian to his mates.

'Delaford says the ruffians are certain to overpower the Guard.

"Well," said the ruffians, "let's draw lots to see who shall go down first."

"Then you did overbear us," said the ruffian Cobb; "it won't do to trust him."

"Thou wilt know in time, amigo," said the ruffian.

"Oh, no," said the ruffian, "I intend to stay."

"We'll soon see about that," said the ruffian.

"Take that for God's sake," said the ruffian.

"Hush," said the ruffian, drawing nearer, and glancing quickly round, to be certain that they were alone.

"Ben, my lad," said the ruffian, "twist the old fool's neck we have no more time to lose."

"See here; we haven't been to supper, and we want some," said the ruffian, as he descended the steps.

"It is with the cold then," said the ruffian, using, unconsciously, a celebrated reply; "let us withdraw behind the pillar."

"Let us drink to his rising in the world," said the ruffian, handing the brandy bottle to his companion in guilt.