“There is a pretty tale, Hugh, of the French gentlemen, who, being
poor, have to make money in commerce. They leave their swords with a
magistrate, and when they are become rich enough take them back again.
There is some pleasing ceremony, but I forget. The Wynnes have been
long enough in drab and trade. It is time we took back our swords, and
quitted bow-thouing and bow-theeing.”