ength engaged the whole body in a fray with another squadron which was
pretty much in the same condition, he very fairly gave them the slip,
and slyly retreated to his apartment, foreseeing that his companions
would soon be favoured with the notice of their superiors: nor was he
deceived in his prognostic; the proctor, going his round, chanced to
fall in with this tumultuous uproar, and, interposing his authority,
found means to quiet the disturbance. He took cognizance of their names,
and dismissed the rioters to their respective chambers, not a little
scandalized at the behaviour of some among them, whose business and
duty it was to set far other examples for the youth under their care and
direction.

About midnight, Pipes, who had orders to attend at a distance, and keep
an eye upon Jolter, brought home that unfortunate governor upon his
back, Peregrine having beforehand secured his admittance into the
college; and among other bruises, he was found to have received a couple
of contusions on his face, which next morning appeared in a black circle
that surrounded each eye.

This was a mortifying circumstance to a man of his character and
deportment, especially as he had received a message from the proctor,
who desired to see him forthwith. With great humility and contrition
he begged the advice of his pupil, who being used to amuse himself with
painting, assured Mr. Jolter that he would cover those signs of disgrace
with a slight coat of flesh-colour so dexterously, that it would be
almost impossible to distinguish the artificial from the natural skin.
The rueful governor, rather than expose such opprobrious tokens to the
observation and censure of the magistrate, submitted to the expedient.
Although his counsellor had overrated his own skill, he was persuaded to
confide in the disguise, and actually attended the proctor, with such
a staring addition to the natural ghastliness of his features, that
his visage bore a very apt resemblance to some of those ferocious
countenances that hang over the doors of certain taverns and ale-houses,
under the denomination of the Saracen's head.

Such a remarkable alteration of physiognomy could not escape the notice
of the most undiscerning beholder, much less the penetrating eye of his
severe judge, already whetted with what he had seen over-night. He was
therefore upbraided with this ridiculous and shallow artifice, and,
together with the companions of his debauch, underwent such