“List” Shoes
The Duke of B——, who was to have been one of the knights at the Eglinton Tournament, was lamenting that he was obliged to excuse himself, on the ground of an attack of the gout.
“How,” said he, “could I ever get my poor puffed legs into those abominable iron boots?”
“It will be quite as appropriate,” replied Hook, “if your Grace goes in your list shoes.”