I told him it was out of the question, if he was the king of England or my lord duke.

But he would have it that he had an appointment.' 'So I have!' cried Mr.Fishwick with heat and an excited gesture.

'I have an appointment with Lord Chatham.

I should have been with his lordship at nine o'clock.' 'An appointment?
At this time of night ?' Dr.Addington returned with a freezing mien.

'With Lord Chatham?
And who may you please to be, sir, who claim this privilege ?' 'My name is Fishwick, sir, and I am an attorney,' our friend replied.
'A mad attorney ?' Dr.Addington answered, affecting to hear him amiss.
'No more mad, sir, than you are!' Mr.Fishwick retorted, kindling at the insinuation.