"Sir, in an instant. I must just serve the supper, and then I will order the tea for you. What will you have for supper, sir?"
"I cannot eat anything until I have had my tea."
The waiter continued serving the great dishes of chicken and all kinds of excellent food; and bottles of good wine were passed merrily round the table. The fat passenger waited patiently. Presently it was announced that the coach would start in five minutes, and there was great excitement and confusion. Everyone rushed to find a place in the coach, and Joao de Sousa heard the unhappy voice of the fat passenger saying, "And my tea? Waiter, what about that tea?" "In one minute, sir."