Magistrate.—Nonsense, all nonsense; that applies to cases of murder only.
Pleader (in sulks).—I will then leave the case to your worship. Ican go to the High Court.
Soldier (to the Magistrate).— Why don't ye lave this varmint to me, Sir, and ye ax the old woman hersel.
Magistrate.—Mr. Soldier, don't use bad words. Yes, I'll ask the woman.
Soldier.—Begorra, ye are a handsome gintleman, yer honour.
Magistrate (to the barber's mother-in-law).—Here, woman, stand up. Did the sahib assault you?
Woman (blubbering).—You are my father and mother!
Magistrate.—You will have to be flogged if you don't answer directly. Did the sahib beat you?
Woman.—I am a poor widow; my husband used to shave you, mábáp![1]
Magistrate(losing temper).—Here, constable—now, will you answer or not? Did this sojer beat you?
- ↑ Mother and father.
