Mr. Weller’s knowledge of London was extensive and peculiar. He replied, without the slightest consideration⁠—

“Second court on the right hand side⁠—last house but vun on the same side the vay⁠—take the box as stands in the first fireplace, ’cos there ain’t no leg in the middle o’ the table, which all the others has, and it’s wery inconvenient.”

Mr. Pickwick observed his valet’s directions implicitly, and bidding Sam follow him, entered the tavern he had pointed out, where the hot brandy-and-water was speedily placed before him; while Mr. Weller, seated at a respectful distance, though at the same table with his master, was accommodated with a pint of porter.