A stiff, formally-cut coat of cinnamon-coloured cloth, with rows of plate buttons, each of the size of a crown piece, on the sleeves, pockets, and skirts, reached the middle of his legs; and his costume was completed by the silver-hilted sword at his side, and the laced hat under his left arm. The ladies can't sleep in their beds for him; and as to the men, they daren't go to bed at all. “Mr. Only she sent me a message, and together we found a cottage for her to stay at. ’ He made a pretence of rising and making a sortie to the corner to see if anyone was there.