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He was covered with a robe and presented with a torch , and then ranged in order with his companions . Thus terminated the initiation of Dandy Mick into a TRADES UNION . Book 4 Chapter 5 `` His lordship has not yet rung his bell , gentlemen . '' It was the valet of Lord Milford that spoke , addressing from the door of a house in Belgrave Square , about noon , a deputation from the National Convention , consisting of two of its delegates , who waited on the young viscount in common with other members of the legislature , in order to call his particular attention to the National Petition which the Convention had prepared , and which in the course of the session was to be presented by one of the members for Birmingham . `` I fear we are too early for these fine birds , '' said one delegate to the other . `` Who is next on our list ? '' `` No. 27 , -- Street , close by ; Mr THOROUGH BASE : he ought to be with the people , for his father was only a fiddler ; but I understand he is quite an aristocrat and has married a widow of quality . ''