[37] Will-he, nill-he: willing or not.
[38] Carte blanche: literally, a white card to be filled up as one pleases; hence, unlimited power.
[39] Cut the match: refuse to be present at the game.
[40] Cut him: drop his society.
[41] Impounded: locked up.
[42] Braces: suspenders.
[43] Larking: frolicking.
[44] He of Russia: the Czar.
[45] In the consulship of Plancus: meaning, perhaps, at the time when "old Brooke" was leader.
[46] Toco: probably kicks and cuffs.