human
I demand, said Dennis,
gpt
I demand an unsuit.
human
I shall not nonsuit him, I shall continue the cause.
gpt
What, hang it up till next court? You had better hang me up then at once. How can a poor man come here so often? This may be the entertainment Pugnose advertises for horses, but by Jacquers, it is no entertainment for me. I admit then, sooner than come again, I admit it.
human
You admit you owe him three pounds then for a month's board?
gpt
I admit no such thing; I say I boarded with him a month, and was like Pat Moran's cow at the end of it, at the lifting, bad luck to him. A neighbour was here called, who proved that the three pounds might be the usual price.
human
And do you know I taught his children to write at the school? said Dennis.
gpt
You might, answered the witness.
human
And what is that worth?
gpt
I don't know.
human
You don't know? Faith, I believe you're right, said Dennis,
gpt
Here Dennis produced his account for teaching five children, two quarters, at nine shillings a quarter each, four pounds ten shillings.
human
I am sorry, Mr. O'Brien, said the Justice,
gpt
But I only want to offset as much as will pay the board.
human
It can't be done in this shape, said the magistrate;
gpt
I will consult Justice Dolittle, my neighbour, and if Mr. Hare won't settle with you, I will sue it for you.
human
Well, said Dennis,