When Honeyman was ready, the Colonel, who had the greatest respect for the Church, would not hear of going out of the room before the clergyman, and took his arm to walk. Bayham then fell to Mr. Pendenniss lot, and they went together. Through Hill Street and Berkeley Square their course was straight enough; but at Hay Hill, Mr. Bayham made an abrupt tack larboard, engaging in a labyrinth of stables, and walking a long way round from Clifford Street, whither we were bound. He hinted at a cab, but Pendennis refused to ride, being, in truth, anxious to see which way his eccentric companion would steer. There are reasons, growled Bayham, which need not be explained to one of your experience, why Bond Street must be avoided by some men peculiarly situated. The smell of Truefitts pomatum makes me ill. Tell me, Pendennis, is this Indian warrior a rajah of large wealth? Could he, do you think, recommend me to a situation in the East India Company? I would gladly take any honest post in which fidelity might be useful, genius might be appreciated, and courage rewarded. Here we are. The hotel seems comfortable. I never was in it before
When we entered the Colonels sitting-room at Nerots, we found the waiter engaged in extending the table. We are a larger party than I expected, our host said. I met my brother Brian on horseback leaving cards at that great house in Street
The Russian Embassy, says Mr. Honeyman, who knew the town quite well. strapon dick
And he said he was disengaged, and would dine with us, continues the Colonel.
Am I to understand, Colonel Newcome, says Mr. Frederick Bayham, that you are related to the eminent banker, Sir Brian Newcome, who gives such uncommonly swell parties in Park Lane?
What is a swell party? asks the Colonel, laughing. I dined with my brother last Wednesday; and it was a very grand dinner certainly. The Governor-General himself could not give a more splendid entertainment. But, do you know, I scarcely had enough to eat? I dont eat side dishes; and as for the roast beef of Old England, why, the meat was put on the table and whisked away like Sanchos inauguration feast at Barataria. We did not dine till nine oclock. I like a few glasses of claret and a cosy talk after dinner; but well, well(no doubt the worthy gentleman was accusing himself of telling tales out of school and had come to a timely repentance). Our dinner, I hope, will be different. Jack Binnie will take care of that. That fellow is full of anecdote and fun. You will meet one or two more of our service; Sir Thomas de Boots, who is not a bad chap over a glass of wine; Mr. Pendenniss chum, Mr. Warrington, and my nephew, Barnes Newcome a dry fellow at first, but I dare say he has good about him when you know him; almost every man has, said the good-natured philosopher. Clive, you rogue, mind and be moderate with the champagne, sir!
Champagnes for women, says Clive. I stick to claret
I say, Pendennis, here Bayham remarked, it is my deliberate opinion that F. B. has got into a good thing
Mr. Pendennis seeing there was a great party was for going home to his chambers to dress. Hm! says Mr. Bayham, dont see the necessity. What right-minded man looks at the exterior of his neighbour? He looks here, sir, and examines there, and Bayham tapped his forehead, which was expansive, and then his heart, which he considered to be in the right place.