We can all testify that he laid hands on you first.

That way he will get locked up for some days anyhow, and you can go away about your business, and he won't know where to find you when he gets out." "Thank you--that would be a very good plan; but I might lose a day or two in having to appear against him.

I am pressed for time and have some important business on hand, and I have no doubt I shall be able to throw him off my track, finish my business, and be off again before he can come across me." "Well, I hope no harm will come of it," the other said.

"I like you, and I never saw anyone hit so quickly and so hard.

It's a downright pity you are a preacher.