I tried calling, but she (or her phone) was engaged.

the obstruction of the Vein some where in its passage by some angustation upon it by part of the Tumour

The modus operandi somewhat recalls the stratagem of Gideon, for the birds—chiefly thrushes, blackbirds, fieldfares, redwings (locally windles), and starlings (smaller birds being disregarded)—terrified by the noise, and dazed by the lantern glare, suffered themselves to be taken by the hand, or, if roosting aloft, as was the case on still nights, to be knocked down with the poles which the lads carried.

They are diners feasting upon such specialties as stonebaked pizza and lasagna, savory ribs and steak, prime rib, spaghetti...