“Is the red bag in?”

“All right, sir.”

“And the striped bag?”

“Fore boot, sir.”

“And the brown-paper parcel?”

“Under the seat, sir.”

“And the leather hat-box?”

“They’re all in, sir.”

“Now, will you get up?” said Mr. Pickwick.

“Excuse me,” replied Magnus, standing on the wheel. “Excuse me, Mr. Pickwick. I cannot consent to get up, in this state of uncertainty. I am quite satisfied from that man’s manner, that that leather hat-box is not in.”