Reud

Captain Reud had no other arms than his regulation sword; and his aide-de-camp, my redoubtable self; no other weapon of offence than a little crooked dirk, so considerably curved, that it would not answer the purpose of a dagger to stab with, and so blunt, that I am sure, though it might separate, it could not _cut_ through a plum-pudding.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

Captain Reud, now reduced by the presence of the good doctor to the most correct deportment, stepped forward, and assured his lordship that I, at least, was no impostor, and that, if imposition had been practised, I had been made an unconscious instrument.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

The two guns had long been ready, and, with the lanyard of the lock in his right hand, and the rim of his glazed hat in his left, he was continually saying, "shall I give her a shot now, Captain Reud?"

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

Captain Reud taking the responsibility into his own hands, had determined to lead in.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

Captain Reud retired to enjoy his laurels on his _solum natale_ in

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

"Begging your lordship's pardon," said Reud, submissively, with the dubious twinkle in his eye for interrupting a nobleman who is so seldom interrupted -- "I rather think that it was the fist of Pigtop."

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

Captain Reud amused himself by endeavouring to teach him to dance; and a worthless blackguard who could play on the pipe and tambour, and who probably had led a bear about the country, was taken into especial grace, and was loaded with benefits, in order to assist his captain in his singular avocations.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

Captain Reud grasped the glass with both hands; and the severe, bright eye of Dr Thompson fell upon the prank-playing captain.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

"Oh! Captain Reud, Captain Reud, consider -- really I cannot get well so fast as that would indicate."

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820

At hearing this, his lordship appeared truly shocked; and, drawing Reud aside, they conversed for some minutes, in whispers.

Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard 1820