Chapter 20: XIX

XIX Oxford—Montmorency’s idea of Heaven—The hired upriver boat, its beauties and advantages—The Pride of the Thames—The weather changes—The river under different aspects—Not a cheerful evening—Yearnings for the unattainable—The cheery chat goes round—George performs upon the banjo—A mournful melody—Another wet day—Flight—A little supper and a toast. We spent two very pleasant days at Oxford. There are plenty of dogs in the town of Oxford. Montmorency had eleven fights on the …