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He also excited doubts and misgivings by the depth of his thirst and his almost miraculous capacity for food . After supper he was simply impossible . Nicholas Crips in his sober moments was quiet and unpretentious in his rascalities , his temperament was naturally mild ; but under the influence of strong drink he always developed tremendous belief in his own magnificence , strutted about and fondly fancied himself a king . He was wholly and completely drunk when he charged into the ballroom at two in the morning , brandishing a full bottle , and singing uproariously . He staggered into the middle of the dancers , whirling his magnum . `` Room '' he cried . `` Room , there , for King Solomon in all his glory '' He whirled his bottle again , and the dancers broke before him .