both to him and Mr Winkle to say, that they did not make the slightest

attempt to rescue either themselves or Mr Weller; who, after a most

vigorous resistance, was overpowered by numbers and taken prisoner.

The procession then reformed; the chairmen resumed their stations;

and the march was re-commenced.

Mr Pickwick's indignation during the whole of this proceeding was

beyond all bounds. He could just see Sam upsetting the specials, and

flying about in every direction; and that was all he could see, for the

sedan doors wouldn't open, and the blinds wouldn't pull up. At length,

with the assistance of Mr Tupman, he managed to push open the roof;

and mounting on the seat, and steadying himself as well as he could,

by placing his hand on that gentleman's shoulder, Mr Pickwick

proceeded to address the multitude; to dwell upon the unjustifiable

manner in which he had been treated; and to call upon them to take

notice that his servant had been first assaulted. In this order they

reached the magistrate's house; the chairmen trotting, the prisoners

following, Mr Pickwick oratorising, and the crowd shouting.

The Pickwick Papers