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198 infinite amusement of the spectators, who knew not why they laughed. The Pleader was dumb-founded; the barber looked at him with pity and contempt. The Magistrate was convulsed with laughter; he thrust his silk handkerchief into his mouth till he was fairly suffocated.

The case was dismissed.