human
Who answers for Charity Beadle?
gpt
I answer for myself, squeaked out Charity;
human
I hain't got any counsel, 'cause he's on the jury.
gpt
On the jury, ha! Your counsel's on the jury! Sile Bates, I suppose. Counsel is guaranteed by the Constitution--it's a personal right--let Sile act as your counsel, then.
human
Charity Beadle! exclaimed the Squire, drawing out his pipe and laying it on his desk,
gpt
You are charged with slandering Philista Filkins, with saying, 'She warn't no better than she ought to be;' and if you were believed when you said so, it is my duty, as a peace-officer, to say to you that you have been guilty of a high offence, and may the Lord have mercy on your soul. What do you say?
human
Not guilty, Squire Longbow, by an eternal sight, and told the truth, if we are, replied Bates.
gpt
Besides, we plead a set-off.
human
I say 'tis false! you are!
gpt
Silence! roared Longbow;
human
Easy, Squire, a little easy, grumbled a voice in the crowd, proceeding from one of Philista's friends;
gpt
I fine that man one dollar for contempt of court, who_ever_ he is!
human
I guess 'twarn't nothing but the wind,
gpt
Order being restored, let the case now proceed,