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He slept the sleep of sound digestion , which is so often confused with a good conscience , and rose betimes . At a city tailoring establishment he was measured dubiously , being far removed from stock size . But a principal made light of difficulties , and Royson noticed that he was to be supplied with riding breeches and boots in addition to a sea-faring kit , while a _ sola topi _ , or pith helmet , appeared , in the list . He asked no questions , was assured that all would be in readiness at four o'clock that day , and found himself turned loose again in London at an early hour with nothing to do . And what do you think he did ? He caught a Mansion-House train to Victoria , waylaid the Guards a second time , marched with them valiantly to St. James 's , and took a keen delight in their stately pageant . He saw his friend , Seymour , strolling to and fro with a brother officer in the tiny square , and watched him march ; back to Chelsea with the relieved guard .