Here was a gorgeous triumph; they were missed; they were mourned; hearts were breaking on their account; tears were being shed; accusing memories of unkindness to these poor lost lads were rising up, and unavailing regrets and remorse were being indulged; and best of all, the departed were the talk of the whole town, and the envy of all the boys, as far as this dazzling notoriety was concerned.
En wat nog het heerlijkste was van alles, zij waren het onderwerp van gesprek van de gansche stad en werden dientengevolge door al de jongens benijd.