How，DeMulton，thou？’’saidtheKing，contractinghisbrows，andspeakinginatoneofangrysurprise，-Thoucountenancehisinsolence？-Itcannotbe。’’
Nay，yourMajestywillpardonmetoremindyou，thatI
havebymineofficerighttograntlibertytomenofgentleblood，tokeepthemahoundortwowithinthecamp，justtocherishthenobleartofvenerie；andbesides，itwereasintohavemaimedorharmedathingsonobleasthisgentleman’sdog。’’
Hashethenadogsohandsome？’’saidtheKing。
AmostperfectcreatureofHeaven，’’saidthebaron，whowasanenthusiastinfield-sports-ofthenoblestNorthernbreed-deepinthechest，stronginthestern，blackcolour，andbrindledonthebreastandlegs，notspottedwithwhite，butjustshadedintogrey-strengthtopulldownabull-swiftnesstocoteanantelope。’’