[The Virginians by William Makepeace Thackeray]@TWC D-Link bookThe Virginians CHAPTER XV 8/22
He was presented by my lord to the Virginian cousin of the family, Mr.Warrington: the chaplain bowed very profoundly, and hoped Mr.Warrington would benefit by the virtuous example of his European kinsmen.
Was he related to Sir Miles Warrington of Norfolk? Sir Miles was Mr.Warrington's father's elder brother.
What a pity he had a son! 'Twas a pretty estate, and Mr. Warrington looked as if he would become a baronetcy, and a fine estate in Norfolk. "Tell me about my uncle," cried Virginian Harry. "Tell us about those dogs!" said English Will, in a breath. "Two more jolly dogs, two more drunken dogs, saving your presence, Mr. Warrington, than Sir Miles and his son, I never saw.
Sir Miles was a staunch friend and neighbour of Sir Robert's.
He can drink down any man in the county, except his son and a few more.
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