Andy was especial inroaded by self-esteem at our success, the rudiments of the scheme having originated in his own surmises and premonitions.

Jim Hacker: But me no buts, Bernard. Shakespeare. Bernard Woolley: Oh no, Prime Minister. 'But me no buts' is circa 1820. Mrs Centlivre used the phrase in 1708, but actually it was Scott's employment of it in 'The Antiquary' in 1816 which made it fashionable.

He stumbled up the dark avenue.

, Folio Society 2006, vol.1, p.209: to this day they yet enjoy that naturall ubertie and fruitfulnesse, which without labouring toyle, doth in such plenteous abundance furnish them with all necessary things […].