Hell to!--I mean--God forgive me for swearing! but I'll fine you a pound for this." As I saw the doctor was getting on at such a pace, I resolved, notwithstanding the august presence of the board, to try the efficacy of Sir Harry's letter of introduction, which I had taken in my pocket in the event of its being wanted.
"I beg your pardon, sir, if the time be an unsuitable one; but may I take the opportunity of presenting this letter to you ?" "Ha! I know the hand--Boyle's.

_Boyle secundus_.

Hem, ha, ay! 'My young friend; and assist him by your advice.' To be sure! Oh, of course.

Eh, tell me, young man, did Boyle say nothing to you about the copy of Erasmus, bound in vellum, that I sold him in Trinity term, 1782 ?" "I rather think not, sir," said I, doubtfully.
"Well, then, he might.

He owes me two-and-fourpence of the balance." "Oh, I beg pardon, sir; I now remember he desired me to repay you that sum; but he had just sealed the letter when he recollected it." "Better late than never," said the doctor, smiling graciously.