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`` Surgeon Patella , then , gentlemen , '' said Cuticle , turning round triumphantly , `` is clearly of opinion that amputation should be immediately performed . For my own part -- individually , I mean , and without respect to the patient -- I am sorry to have it so decided . But this settles the question , gentlemen -- in my own mind , however , it was settled before . At ten o'clock to-morrow morning the operation will be performed . I shall be happy to see you all on the occasion , and also your juniors '' -LRB- alluding to the absent _ Assistant Surgeons _ -RRB- . `` Good-morning , gentlemen ; at ten o'clock , remember . '' And Cuticle retreated to the Ward-room .