‘I suppose you have raised money, Captain Armine?’ said Mr. Sharpe.
‘In every way,’ said Captain Armine.
‘Of course,’ said Mr. Sharpe, ‘at your time of life one naturally does. And I suppose you are bothered for this 1,500L.’
‘I am threatened with immediate arrest, and arrest in execution.’
‘Who is the party?’
‘Why, I fear an unmanageable one, even by you. It is a house at Malta.’
‘Mr. Bolus, I suppose?’
‘Exactly.’
‘I thought so.’
‘Well, what can be done?’ said Lord Catchimwhocan.