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Is n't that so , Mrs. Mary Callaghan ? ' `` Shaugh , my hearty , this begins to feel comfortable . '' `` Your man , O'Mealey , has a most judicious notion of punch for a small party ; and though one has prejudices about a table , chairs , and that sort of thing , take my word for it , it 's better than fighting the French , any day . '' `` Well , Charley , it certainly did look quite awkward enough the other day towards three o'clock , when the Legion fell back before that French column , and broke the Guards behind them . '' `` Yes , you 're quite right ; but I think every one felt that the confusion was but momentary , -- the gallant Forty-eighth was up in an instant . '' `` Faith , I can answer for their alacrity ! '' said the doctor `` I was making my way to the rear with all convenient despatch , when an aide-de-camp called out , -- ``` Cavalry coming !