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 The opposition which little MARGERY's father made to this man's tyranny, gave offence to Sir TIMOTHY, who endeavoured to force him out of his Farm; and to oblige him to throw up the leafe, ordered both a brick-kiln and a dog-kennel to be created in the farmer's orchard. This was contrary to law, and a fruit was commenced in which Margerys father got the better. The fame suit was again committed three different times and as many actions brought, in all of which the farmer had a verdict and costs paid him; but notwitbstanding these advantages, the law was so expensive, that he was ruined in the