If thee was in father's place, thee'd want him to do as I ask thee.

Thee doesn't think father wants thee to swear agen him ?' 'Nay,' answered Stephen, 'the justice and Miss Anne would have me tell the truth.

It seems as if I can't do to everybody as they'd like me; so I'll abide by telling the truth.' There was no time for further discussion, for the constable from Longville came in to conduct them before the magistrate, to give their separate evidence concerning the events of the past night.

Bess went with them, weeping all the way beside them, and grieving Stephen's heart by her tears, though she dared not speak a word in the constable's presence.

But he gave his testimony gravely and truthfully, and Tim and Martha followed his example; and, in consequence of their joint evidence, Black Thompson and Davies were fully committed to take their trial at the next assizes, and were removed that afternoon to the county jail..