"Which! I told you to be dumb, not deaf! Which! That!"
The paragon snored.
"Yes, sir. Which of 'em is playing the organ, sir?"
"The organ, you fool! It's the red-bearded villain pretending to be asleep."
"He pretends awful noisy, sir!"
"Yes; he over-does it. He's no artist, deep as he is. Now listen to me. Go and turn out the lights. Then come back here and watch. If he stops snoring, crawl up the backstairs to the chocolate room, and let me know immediately. You understand?"
"I do, sir."
"Very well, not a word."
The Duke retreated up the main staircase on tiptoe, while Mr. Bliggins proceeded to turn out the lights and leave the paragon in total darkness.