I got tired of the hunt;—one might lose one’s way——

The Button-moulder.

Yes; and what does it lead to, after all?

Peer.

True enough; in the wood, and by night as well——

The Button-moulder.

There’s an old man, though, trudging. Shall we call him here?

Peer.

No, let him go. He is drunk, my dear fellow!

The Button-moulder.