The network was established with breathtaking speed in the 1840s, when more than 250,000 navvies were furiously building our railways.

There was a titter of […] delight on his countenance.

Richard Middlemas, as the Begum's general or Buckshee, walked nearest to her litter, in a dress as magnificent in itself as it was remote from all European costume, being that of a Banka, or Indian courtier. […] The vest was of gold brocade, with a cummerband, or sash, around his waist, corresponding to his turban.

Due to her strict adherence to her daily schedule, Jessica was becoming more and more convinced that she was an automaton.