"Ha! many a time," P—— continued, "I have swallowed this just before going to morning parade. It's the best thing in the world on an empty stomach. Here's a little more." And he filled R——'s glass.
"Where are you going so early?" I asked, quite forgetful that we were even in Norway.
"Why, to fish, of course," replied R——.
"What else do you suppose we are going to do? Come along."
"No; not this morning," I said, falling back on my pillow. "I am tired."
"Pooh! what humbug! you've been in bed ever since twelve. What more do you want?" replied one of them.
"A little more," I answered, making myself as snug as I could; for I had really not slept an hour.
"That's just like you, always pulling another way," R—— observed. "What's the good of remaining here all alone, when you might gaff for me? It's so unsociable!"
"Hang the gaffing!" I answered.
"If you don't like to gaff," suggested R——, "take the little rifle and shoot an eagle or two. That's better than remaining behind; and we can go to bed early to-night."