“Who is that who dares to address the court?” said the little judge, looking up. “Usher!”
“Yes, my Lord.”
“Bring that person here instantly.”
“Yes, my Lord.”
But as the usher didn’t find the person, he didn’t bring him; and, after a great commotion, all the people who had got up to look for the culprit sat down again. The little judge turned to the witness as soon as his indignation would allow him to speak, and said,
“Do you know who that was, sir?”
“I rayther suspect it was my father, my Lord,” replied Sam.
“Do you see him here, now?” said the judge.
“No, I don’t, my Lord,” replied Sam, staring right up into the lantern in the roof of the court.