How many shall I want?
I supposed two or three will be enough ?" "Two is the customary number for each party.

I refer to 'chief' surgeons; but considering the exalted positions occupied by our clients, it will be well and decorous that each of us appoint several consulting surgeons, from among the highest in the profession.

These will come in their own private carriages.

Have you engaged a hearse ?" "Bless my stupidity, I never thought of it! I will attend to it right away.

I must seem very ignorant to you; but you must try to overlook that, because I have never had any experience of such a swell duel as this before.