"Were there many people in the lane?"
"Noa, Squoire; theer were a Methody meetin' at t'other end of Barnstead, and arter pass'n preached they all goas theer t' 'ear the caal for unconverted sinners."
"But you were in the lane?"
"Ees, Squoire; I wos wi' Jaane Bilway; but she made me taake her t' th' Methody Chapel alsoa."
"About what time did you leave this place?"
"Jest before nine."
"Did you see Miss Lester here?"
"Noa, sir."
"Did you see Mr. Lovel?"
"Noa, sir."