“Mr. Hawes?”
“Mr. Hawes.”
“But you can't turn him out, sir,” sneered Williams.
“I think I can.”
“He has our confidence and our respect, and shall have our protection.”
“Still I will turn him out with God's help.”
“This is a defiance, Mr. Eden.”
“You cannot really think me capable of defying three justices of the peace!” said Mr. Eden in a solemn tone, his eyes twinkling.
“Defiance! no,” said Mr. Palmer innocently.
“Well, but, Palmer, his opposition to Mr. Hawes is opposition to us, and is so bitter that it leaves us no alternative. We must propose to the bench to remove you from your office.”