He was habited in a cassock and bands, and had taken off his cap, which was held by an attendant, who stood near the stool on which he was mounted.

The latter differed materially from his master.

His closely-cropped hair, demure looks, sugar-loaf hat, and suit of rusty sable, seemed to proclaim him a Puritan; but his twinkling eye--for he had but one, and wore a black patch over the orifice--his inflamed cheeks, and mulberry nose contradicted the idea.
As soon as the preacher distinguished Mr.Bloundel, he addressed his discourse to him; and, alluding to his religious habits and general excellence of character, held him up as an example to others.

The grocer would fain have retreated; but the preacher besought him to stay, and was proceeding in the same strain, when a sudden interruption took place.

A slight disturbance occurring amid the crowd, the attendant attempted to check it, and in doing so received a sound buffet on the ears.