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[Sidenote: 1824. Feb.]
Having paid many parting visits, I returned to Portsmouth, and, dismounting from the "Regulator" coach, went straight to the outfitters' and was soon in uniform. What I thought most of was a small dirk suspended from my waist. Having viewed myself in various positions, I sallied forth.