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moment go with you to the judges to beseech them to grant us this indulgence.

No, that won't do; I must go to the judges alone. On such occasions a third party creates embarrassment. You understand me?

I think I do, Sir; and will trust to your exertions accordingly.

My dear Sir, you do not understand me. I will leave no entreaty untried to gain what you desire for your client. But what is your object in this delay? is there any witness that could exculpate your client, who might be summoned in that time?

Yes; this is our reason for soliciting delay.

And who is this witness? and from what place do you call him?

That is a matter, good Sir, less material for you to know than for us to conceal.

Very true; I should have remembered this: I respect you for your caution, though it is not