[The Mayor of Troy by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch]@TWC D-Link bookThe Mayor of Troy CHAPTER XIX 8/22
After the meal, at which many a veteran 'told his battles o'er again,' a number of toasts were proposed by the Mayor, including 'The Allied Sovereigns,' 'The Prince Regent,'' The Duke of Wellington' (with three times three), 'The Troy Gallants,' 'The Memory of their first beloved Commander, Major Hymen'-- this last being drunk in silence.
The company then dispersed, to reassemble below the Town Quay, where the boats which had adorned Monday's festivities were again launched, this time upon their native element, and proceeded, amid the clanging of joy-bells from the church tower, to cross the harbour, on the farther shores of which a large and enthusiastic crowd awaited them.
In the first boat were the musicians; in the second a number of ladies and gentlemen in fancy costumes.
A score of boats followed, filled with spectators; and were welcomed, as they reached the shore, with loud expressions of joy.
Lord Wellington was again mounted on horseback, with General Platoff and some Cossacks. Bonaparte and his followers were also mounted, and some skirmishes took place of so lifelike a character as to evoke universal plaudits.
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