8/23 His dress was of a slate-coloured material, decorated with silver buttons, and he wore a voluminous wig. He pulled out a silver snuff-box and offered it to Captain Runacles. "You don't indulge? Ah," he went on, inhaling a pinch, "it has been a long journey, sir, and my stomach abhors sea-voyaging." "Shall we step into the house ?" suggested Captain Runacles. My business is simple, but may require some elucidation. |