12/41 There they were found, and went far to convince the jury of the truth of his story. Thus it was that Beatrice's quick wit laid the foundations of Geoffrey's great success. Jones had proved obdurate; no power on earth could induce him to pay the L34 11s.4d. Therefore Mr.Granger, fortified by a judgment duly obtained, had announced his intention of distraining upon Jones's hay and cattle. |