"He war."
"Was he sober when he went out?"
"Sober when he went out?"
"Yes, sir; was he sober when he went out?"
"I don't think he war—not to say sober."
"Wasn't he mad drunk?"
"Mad dhrunk?"
"Don't repeat my words, sir; wasn't he mad drunk?"
"Faix, that's thrue for you, sir—they're not worth repeating; no, he war not mad dhrunk."
"Was he drunk? and mind, sir, you are on your oath—and there were many others present there who will prove whether you answer this question truly or falsely; was he drunk when he left the wedding party?"