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Elizabeth It means floored by the auctioneer's hammer, Tattersall's is a major auctioneer of racehorses.

"I haven't yet been floored by the hammer, if that's wha…moreIt means floored by the auctioneer's hammer, Tattersall's is a major auctioneer of racehorses.

"I haven't yet been floored by the hammer, if that's what you mean!"

Venetia was asking whether he was in Yorkshire because of "that thing at Tattersall's"
I think Damerel was joking he's not yet in such dire financial circumstances that he's had to sell himself on the auction block. Venetia clarifies that by "that thing at Tattersalls" she means "Black Monday" or the "Settling Day"(the day after a big race when everyone has to settle their accounts) she's implying he's come back to his Yorkshire estate because he's lost a bunch of assets gambling, or sold all his racehorses.(less)

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Does this book have as much language as some of Georgette Heyer's others?

Elizabeth Ann Smith It's written in English from first page to last, and very well written at that.…moreIt's written in English from first page to last, and very well written at that.(less)

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where can get it to read?

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