The witness thought the fight must have lasted half an hour and covered an acre of ground.

Lincoln called his attention to the fact that nobody was hurt, and then with an inimitable air asked him if he didn't think it was "a mighty small crop for an acre of ground." The jury rejected the prosecution's claim.
Many of the stories told of Lincoln at the bar are extremely ridiculous, and represent him in anything but a dignified light.

But they are a part of the character of the man, and should be given wherever there is reason to suppose they are genuine.

Besides, they are usually full of a humor that is irresistible.

Such an incident is given by the Hon.