"Who's dead?" said the landlord, looking aghast.
"Look there!" said Pate.
The landlord stepped forward and leaned over Perch.
"Who says he is dead?" asked Boniface.
"He has taken poison?" said Pate.
"A whole pint—enough to kill fifty men!" said Wiggins.
"He is drunk!" said the landlord.
"Shame! shame!" cried Pate.
"Insult the dead!" exclaimed Wiggins.
"He is drunk! I'll bet my hat on it!" said the landlord.