"The case appears plain enough. I shall have to give the young man the limit of the law. I am sorry that there is a limit," said the court.
"What? You are going to punish him?" demanded the Professor, bristling.
"Certainly. He admits killing the moose, does he not?"
"Yes," assented the Professor.
"Then I have no alternative. I must pronounce sentence."
Stacy's face grew suddenly pale.
"Stacy Brown, I fine you one hundred dollars and costs. The costs will probably reach twenty-five dollars. Pay your fine or take a jail sentence, whichever you may prefer."
"Oh, help!" moaned the fat boy, gazing about him helplessly.