As to the Commission, I do not doubt that you have seen it.

At all events you may see it in any coffeehouse for a penny." The insolence of the Chancellor's reply appears to have shocked the other Commissioners, and he was forced to make some awkward apologies.

He then returned to the point from which he had started.

"This," he said, "is not a court in which written charges are exhibited.

Our proceedings are summary, and by word of mouth.