They stood aside and let him brazen it past them; but Manby and Ibbetson were still waiting for him as he came back alone.

Ibbetson was content with a look of reproach.

Manby told him fair and straight that he was a swindling cur.

But meanwhile Warboise had stumped off and told Ibbetson's wife.

This done, he hurried off, and catching Clerihew by the steps of the Hundred Men's Hall, threatened the rogue with his staff.
Manby caught them in altercation, the one aiming impotent blows, the other evading them still with his shameless grin, and separated them.
Brother Ibbetson looked on, feebly wringing his hands.
But Mrs.Ibbetson was worth three of her husband, and a notorious scold.