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"I have no great opinion of his skill," replied Blaize, "but, nevertheless, it must be admitted that he cured Master Stephen in a wonderful manner." "Pshaw!" exclaimed Bottesham, "that was mere accident. I heard the particulars of the case from Parkhurst, and am satisfied the youth would have recovered without his aid. But what a barbarian Mr.
It is the grand panacea; and may be termed the elixir of long life." "I wonder its virtues have not been found out before," observed Blaize, innocently. "It is surprising how slow men are in discovering the most obvious truths," replied Bottesham. "But take my advice, and never be without it." "I never will," returned Blaize. "Heaven be praised, my master has just ordered in three tuns.
"It would be still more dreadful if so angelic a creature as Bloundel's daughter is represented to be for I have never seen her should be so seized," observed Bottesham. "I feel so much interested about her that I would do anything to preserve her from the fate with which she is menaced."
"Were it not inconsistent with your years, learned sir, I might suspect you of a tenderer feeling towards her," observed Blaize, archly. "But, in good sooth, her charms are so extraordinary, that I should not be surprised at any effect they might produce." "They would produce no effect on me," replied Bottesham. "I am long past such feelings. But in regard to yourself.
"Gallipots of Galen! no," returned the other; "it is rather the way to invite its assaults." "When does your master talk of putting this fatal design for fatal it will be to him and all his household into execution?" demanded Bottesham. "Very shortly, I believe," replied Blaize.
"It is," replied the apothecary, respectfully. "Go forward," he added to Blaize, "and speak for yourself." "What ails you?" pursued Bottesham, gazing at him through his spectacles. "You look strong and hearty." "So I am, learned sir," replied Blaize, bowing to the ground; "but understanding from Mr.
"I am so accounted, learned sir," replied Blaize, upon whose brain the wine thus plentifully bestowed began to operate "and I may add, justly so." "You really will be doing your master a service if you can prevent him from committing this folly," rejoined Bottesham. "Let us have a bottle of burnt malmsey, with a few bruised raisins in it, Mr. Parkhurst. This poor young man requires support.
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