Why the mischief can't you have spunk ?" "Spunk; how the deuce could you expect spunk from any man in my condition?
It is difficult to understand you, Mr.Folliard; you told me a minute ago to repent, and now you tell me to have spunk; pray what do you mean by that ?" "Why, confound it, I mean that you should repent with spunk.

However, let us come to more important matters; what can be done for you ?" "I know not; I am incapable of thinking on any thing but that damned gallows without; yet I should wish to make my will." "Your will! Why, I think you have lost your senses; don't you know that when you're hanged every shilling and acre you are possessed of will be forfeited to the crown ?" "True," replied the other, "I had forgotten that.

Could Hastings be induced to decline prosecuting ?" "What! to compromise a felony, and be transported himself.

Thank you for nothing baronet; that's rather a blue look up.

No, our only plan is to try and influence the grand jury to throw out the bills; but then, again, there are indictments against you to no end.