You call him lazy; you would not think him lazy if you were in a ring with him; he is a proper man with his hands: Jasper is going to back him for twenty pounds against Slammocks of the Chong gav, the brother of Roarer and Bell-metal; he says he has no doubt that he will win." "Well, if you like him, I, of course, can have no objection.

Have you been long married ?" "About a fortnight, brother; that dinner, the other day, when I sang the song, was given in celebration of the wedding." "Were you married in a church, Ursula ?" "We were not, brother; none but gorgios, cripples, and lubbenys are ever married in a church; we took each other's words.

Brother, I have been with you near three hours beneath this hedge.

I will go to my husband." "Does he know that you are here ?" "He does brother." "And is he satisfied ?" "Satisfied! of course.

Lor', you gorgios! Brother, I go to my husband and my house." And, thereupon, Ursula rose and departed.
After waiting a little time I also arose; it was now dark, and I thought I could do no better than betake myself to the dingle; at the entrance of it I found Mr.Petulengro.