“I lose all patience when I think on it.”
“No doubt. That is in no way surprising.”
“I tell ee, Mr. Kensett, that he’s a viper—a serpent as would ha’ destroyed my happiness and peace of mind for ever had I ha’ given un the chance.”
“His conduct was bad in every way.”
“It was infamous. But I’ll be at the court in the morning, never fear.”
“I do not think there will be any occasion for you to attend.”
“You think not?”
“Hardly so.”
“But I caught the fellow and handed him over to Todd.”
“Certainly so. He informed me had it not been for you, Ashbrook, the officer would have been very badly used indeed.”