If, on the other hand, he knowed of this order from the co't, he was not only guilty of assault, but he was guilty of resistin' an officer of the co't." The squire paused impressively.

His audience drew a long breath.

The impression prevailed that the case was going against Yancy, and more than one face was turned scowlingly on the fat little justice.
"Can a body drap a word here ?" It was Uncle Sammy's thin voice that cut into the silence.
"Certainly, Uncle Sammy.

This here co't will always admire to listen to you." "Well, I'd like to say that I consider that Fayetteville co't mighty officious with its orders.

This part of the county won't take nothin' off Fayetteville! We don't interfere with Fayetteville, and blamed if we'll let Fayetteville interfere with us!" There was a murmur of approval.