DRACONIAN
Scene.—Police Court, North Highlands.
Accused. "Put, Pailie, it's na provit!"
Bailie. "Hoot toots, Tonal, and hear me speak! Aw'll only fine ye ha'f-a-croon the day, because et's no varra well provit. But if ever ye come before me again, ye'll no get aff under five shillin's, whether et's provit or no!!"
