Dr. Scott. What! the Battle of Pharsalia?
Lieut. Honeywood. Yes.
Dr. Scott (having first taken snuff). A wee bit afore that.
Cornet Lilly. Yes, yes, my dear Honeywood, considerably before that. I have heard my father speak of it.
Lieut. Honeywood. Pray, Mr. Lilly, how long ago may it have occurred?
Cornet Lilly. Oh, long before the American war. The Doctor, I dare say, can tell. How many years ago, Doctor?
Dr. Scott. As near as I can guess it is about forty-eight years—
Lieut. Honeywood. } (interrupting) Yes, about
Cornet Lilly.} forty-eight years ago—perfectly right.
Lieut. Honeywood.
Cornet Lilly.