"Why," cried he, "I have lost my senses! Your pardon, Captain! This
unlucky thing has driven me crazy. They must pick upon _me_! What will
you drink? Here's some good brandy; sorry I can't say as much for the
water."
I mixed a glass of brandy and water; the major did the same; and, having
pledged each other, we bade "good night", and separated.