He too, as a child,
was not exempt from faults; as a young man, I am told, not quite free
from youthful indiscretions. But in this present Anno Domini, we hail
Charles Honeyman as a precept and an example, as a decus fidei and a
lumen ecclesiae (as I told him in the confidence of the private circle
this morning, and ere I ever thought to publish my opinion in this
distinguished company). Colonel Newcome and Mr. Binnie! I drink to the
health of the Reverend Charles Honeyman, A.M. May we listen to many more
of his sermons, as well as to that admirable discourse with which I am
sure he is about to electrify us now. May we profit by his eloquence; and
cherish in our memories the truths which come mended from his tongue!" He
ceased; poor Honeyman had to rise on his legs, and gasp out a few
incoherent remarks in reply. Without a book before him, the Incumbent of
Lady Whittlesea's Chapel was no prophet, and the truth is he made poor
work of his oration.
At the end of it, he, Sir Brian, Colonel Dobbin, and one of the Indian
gentlemen quitted the room, in spite of the loud outcries of our generous
host, who insisted that the party should not break up.
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