‘We are no skulkers while there is plenty of good wine before us,’ added Kay.
‘Never think of such a thing.’
‘It would ruin our reputation, if we were known to do such a thing.’
‘And that would be a most melancholy thing.’
‘Positively awful!’
‘We will never let the enemy beat us.’
‘No, d—n!’ returned Spangle;—‘but down with it, down with it, and at it again.’
‘At it again! Hah! ha! ha!’
‘We are wine proof!’
‘Full proof?’