The tablecloth, which was already laid, was of the finest damask; and the spoons, forks, &c., were of silver.

Peveril looked at this apparatus with some surprise; and again turning his eyes attentively upon his travelling companion, Ganlesse, he could not help discovering (by the aid of imagination, perhaps), that though insignificant in person, plain in features, and dressed like one in indigence, there lurked still about his person and manners, that indefinable ease of manner which belongs only to men of birth and quality, or to those who are in the constant habit of frequenting the best company.

His companion, whom he called Will Smith, although tall and rather good-looking, besides being much better dressed, had not, nevertheless, exactly the same ease of demeanour; and was obliged to make up for the want, by an additional proportion of assurance.

Who these two persons could be, Peveril could not attempt even to form a guess.

There was nothing for it but to watch their manner and conversation.
After speaking a moment in whispers, Smith said to his companion, "We must go look after our nags for ten minutes, and allow Chaubert to do his office." "Will not he appear, and minister before us, then ?" said Ganlesse.
"What! he ?--he shift a trencher--he hand a cup ?--No, you forget whom you speak of.