'I wish there was anither man here that kent the place.

He wad bear me out.

These boys are no good, for they didna join till later.

I tell ye it's five mile.' 'Three,' said the sapper.
Tempers were rising, for each of the disputants felt his veracity assailed.

It was too hot for a quarrel and I was so drowsy that I was heedless.
'Shut up, you fools,' I said.