This was strangely heightened at times by the ragged Elijah's diabolical incoherences uninvitedly recurring to me, with a subtle energy I could not have before conceived of.

to fight cocks; to fight one's ship

For many of the maize farms where, by reason of the “menavelings” from the grain crop, it is possible to get good supplies of pig grain at little cost, such a system would be admirable.

“Then have a skag,” said I. / “’Twill make it seem like happier times, / You liked this brand, I understand.”