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On removing the coat-sleeve , however , a somewhat considerable burn was apparent , extending about half way from the wrist to the elbow , and which , the moment it was exposed to the air , became excessively painful . Fortunately , among the guests who had not yet taken their departure was the surgeon of the neighbourhood , who was speedily summoned , and who , after having applied the proper remedies , recommended me to carry my arm in a sling for a few days , at the end of which time , he assured me , it would cause me little inconvenience . As it was , by great good luck , my left arm which was injured , I submitted to this mandate with tolerable resignation , and returned to the drawing-room to be pitied by the tongues of the old , and the bright eyes of the young ladies , to an extent which -LRB- as at that time of day I was somewhat addicted to the vice of shyness -RRB- was more flattering than agreeable . It was between two and three o'clock when Lawless and I prepared to take our departure for the inn at which we were to sleep . Being a lovely night Coleman volunteered to accompany us for the sake of the walk , telling the servants not to sit up for him , as he had a latch-key in his pocket -- an article , regarding the possession of which a constant civil war was carried on between his mother and himself , wherein by dint of sundry well-contrived stratagems , and deeply laid schemes , he invariably gained the victory . `` I tell you what , '' said Lawless , `` the row and bother , ~ 128 ~ ~ and the whole kick-up altogether , has made me alarmingly hungry ; the only decent bit of chicken I managed to lay hands on at supper Di Clapperton ate : precious twist that girl has , to be sure ; even after all the ground she 's been over to-night , going a topping pace the whole time too , she was n't a bit off her feed ; did n't she walk into the ham sandwiches -- that 's all ! I 'd rather keep her for a week than a fortnight , I can tell you ; she 'd eat her head off in a month , and no mistake .