To me, the sound of Mr. Bertram is so cold and nothing-meaning, so entirely without warmth or character! It just stands for a gentleman, and that's all. But there is nobleness in the name of Edmund. It is a name of heroism and renown; of kings, princes, and knights; and seems to breathe the spirit of chivalry and warm affections..
... Englishman by the name of Edmund Haley. Everyone was talking about the comet, so Edmund Haley, ...
... exactly." And of course, we don't know what Edmund Haley's reaction was, but I paraphrase, ...