Noah.

She’s gettin’ me a lot o’ nice noo friends this week, since we coom to St. Marvells.

Blore.

Of course, dear ’Annah was a lovin’ favorite with heverybody.

Noah.

Ay. Well then, as her friends be mian, I’m takin’ the liberty, one by one, of gradually droppin’ on ’em all.

Blore.

[Getting his hand away.] Dear me!

Noah.

And if I catch any old fly a buzzin’ round my lady I’ll venture to break his ’ead in wi’ my staff!