9/26 "Pledge me the Duke," said he at length. Pledge me the Duke and confusion to His Majesty the goldfinch." Richard reached for his pewter, glad that the test was to be so light. "Up on your feet, man," grumbled Trenchard. "On your feet, and see that your words have a ring of truth in them." Richard did as he was bidden, the little reason left him being concentrated wholly on the convincing of his fellow tippler. |