Note 40 — Chapter I · DISRAELI’S PERSONALITY
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In 1831 Sir Henry Bulwer—teste Mr. Frederick Greenwood—was asked by his famous brother to meet his marvellous new friend at dinner. The company was all young, ambitious, and able; yet all agreed that their master was “the man in the green trousers.” Perhaps they were not quite so green as Sir Henry’s recollection painted them.