In fine, all the papers were burnt, and the two gentlemen summoned and personally convented.

At whose appearance before the court Pantagruel said unto them, Are you they that have this great difference betwixt you?
Yes, my lord, said they.

Which of you, said Pantagruel, is the plaintiff?
It is I, said my Lord Kissbreech.

Go to, then, my friend, said he, and relate your matter unto me from point to point, according to the real truth, or else, by cock's body, if I find you to lie so much as in one word, I will make you shorter by the head, and take it from off your shoulders to show others by your example that in justice and judgment men ought to speak nothing but the truth.

Therefore take heed you do not add nor impair anything in the narration of your case.
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