The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 55
... asked his companion to open them , as he wished to know what the punishment was ; this being done , the absent gentleman took a book from his pocket , and saun- tered about , until he forgot both the judge and his situation , and ...
... asked his companion to open them , as he wished to know what the punishment was ; this being done , the absent gentleman took a book from his pocket , and saun- tered about , until he forgot both the judge and his situation , and ...
Page 58
... asked if he did not lodge in the verge of the court ; at length he answered , that he did . " And pray , sir , " said the counsel , " for what reason did you take up your residence in that place ? " " To avoid the rascally impertinence ...
... asked if he did not lodge in the verge of the court ; at length he answered , that he did . " And pray , sir , " said the counsel , " for what reason did you take up your residence in that place ? " " To avoid the rascally impertinence ...
Page 59
... asked his master's age . " I never put my hand in his mouth to try , " answered the witness . laugh was against the counsel , until he retorted , " You did perfectly right , friend , for your master is said to be a great bite . " On ...
... asked his master's age . " I never put my hand in his mouth to try , " answered the witness . laugh was against the counsel , until he retorted , " You did perfectly right , friend , for your master is said to be a great bite . " On ...
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