I warrant you, ye will find enough work till we meet again this day three months.

Myself, Augustus Tomlinson, and Ned Pepper remain in Bath; we have business in hand, gentlemen, of paramount importance; should you by accident meet us, never acknowledge us,--we are incog.; striking at high game, and putting on falcon's plumes to do it in character,--you understand; but this accident can scarcely occur, for none of you will remain at Bath; by to-morrow night, may the road receive you.

And now, gentlemen, speed the glass, and I'll give you a sentiment by way of a spur to it,-- "'Much sweeter than honey Is other men's money!"' Our hero's maxim was received with all the enthusiasm which agreeable truisms usually create.

And old Mr.Bags rose to address the chair; unhappily for the edification of the audience, the veteran's foot slipped before he had proceeded further than "Mr.President;" he fell to the earth with a sort of reel,-- "Like shooting stars he fell to rise no more!" His body became a capital footstool for the luxurious Pepper.

Now Augustus Tomlinson and Clifford, exchanging looks, took every possible pains to promote the hilarity of the evening; and before the third hour of morning had sounded, they had the satisfaction of witnessing the effects of their benevolent labours in the prostrate forms of all their companions.