"Come along, young man.

Stand up straight, and keep a civil tongue in your head next time, mind you, when you dine with gentlemen.

It's easy to see," says Fred, looking round with a knowing air, "that this young man hasn't got the usages of society--he's not been accustomed to it:" and he led the dandy out.
Others had meanwhile explained the state of the case to the Colonel--including Sir Thomas de Boots, who was highly energetic and delighted with Clive's spirit; and some were for having the song to continue; but the Colonel, puffing his cigar, said, "No.

My pipe is out.
I will never sing again." So this history will record no more of Thomas Newcome's musical performances..