They spent above two hours looking over cloths and satins and scarfs, trying effects, and fitting on perukes.

Tom had never before imagined how important and engrossing a matter dress could be, nor how many articles of attire were necessary to a man who wished to cut a good figure.
But at last he grew weary of the subject, and said he would fain take a stroll in the streets, and breathe the outer air again.

He felt the stifling presence of encircling walls, and longed to get out into the starlit night.
"The streets are none too safe at night for peaceful citizens," remarked Master Cale, with a shake of the head.

"But I have a peruke to take to a client who lives hard by Snowe Hill.

If you needs must go, let us go together; and gird on yonder sword ere you start.