The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Book 3, Chapter 3 Summary
In 1718, when this incident took place, it was harder than usual to get something out of your opposite coat pocket. Think of it as a battle with your outerwear.
Mr. Shandy's efforts remind Toby of Namur, and he's just about to send for Trim when Mr. Shandy's face turns red. Toby dismounts. Wait, Tristram's reader interrupts, he was on a horse?