Captain Buzzey took off his scarlet cape. It was a good new cape that had cost him two pounds. Within the month it rotted mysteriously, and the Assistants bought him another one. With this scarlet cape he now covered Bilby’s Doll from head to foot.
Labour: Oh, for Christ’s dear sake, sister, where are we now? Oh, for God’s sake....
Sorrow: Oh, my back, oh, my bowels!
The children aroused themselves a little, sat up, and gazed about the court. Now it is noticeable that Judge Lollimour took to himself the questioning of the children. The reason is he had seven such at home, while the great Judge Bride had none.
Judge Lollimour: Children, do not be afraid, for is there none among us but wish you well. You are only to speak the truth as your good mother has taught you—the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Sorrow (in loud, bold voice): There is one here who does not wish us well. I can feel her presence.
The Judge gave no heed, although many were amazed that the child had not seen Doll, yet knew there was one there who did not wish her well.
Judge Lollimour: You have been strangely sick, and I see you are not well. What, think you, caused this sickness?
Sorrow: Oh, sir, have you not heard? We are bewitched. She gave us our own vitals to eat, and she comes at night and torments us.
Judge Lollimour: You say ‘she,’ yet half the world are ‘she.’ To whom do you refer?