Lestrade raised his mug in a loyal toast while Lady Pauline saw to the more comestible sort for breakfast.

We live in a society that sets great store by science and technology.

And if a man should break his fast with a light and nourishing meate, then I say there is nothing better than a couple of egges potched, or the yolkes of two egges sodden rere and put in one shell, seasoned with a little pepper, butter and salt, supped off warme, drinking after it a good draught of claret wine.

The cargo was dumped overside by the crew.