“Stay,” said the captain.

Wilkins stopped accordingly.

“Wheel him,” said the captain⁠—“wheel him to the pound; and let us see whether he calls himself Punch when he comes to himself. He shall not bully me⁠—he shall not bully me. Wheel him away.”

Away Mr. Pickwick was wheeled in compliance with this imperious mandate; and the great Captain Boldwig, swelling with indignation, proceeded on his walk.