However, he could not help discovering some remains of his nature when he happened to meet with a football or a match at cricket, for which Sir Roger was sure to take him to task.
John was walking about his room with folded arms and a most thoughtful countenance.

His servant brought him word that one Lewis Baboon below wanted to speak with him.

John had got an impression that Lewis was so deadly cunning a man that he was afraid to venture himself alone with him.

At last he took heart of grace.

"Let him come up," quoth he; "it is but sticking to my point, and he can never over-reach me." LEWIS BABOON .-- Monsieur Bull, I will frankly acknowledge that my behaviour to my neighbours has been somewhat uncivil, and I believe you will readily grant me that I have met with usage accordingly.