Then replacing it, he sat with his face raised, as though to one standing near, his whole attitude full of a careful and pompous dignity.
'Now then, yor Majesty,' said 'Lias grimly,' I'st ha to put that question to yo, yance moor, yo wor noan so well pleased wi this mornin.

But yo shouldno be soa tender, mon! Th' truth can do yo _noa_ harm, wheer yo are, an I'm nobbut askin for _informashun's_ sake.

Soa out wi it; I'st not use it agen yo.
_That--wee--bit--o'-- damned--paper,_--man, what sent poor Strafford to his eend--yo mind it ?--aye, _'at yo do!_ Well, now'-- and the old man's tone grew gently seductive--_'explain yursel._ We'n had _their_ tale,' and he pointed away to some imaginary accusers.

'But yo mun trust an Englishman's sense o' fair play.

Say your say.