Judge. I find, good woman, you were willing to revenge yourself, without waiting for the justice of this court.
Widow Careful. My lord, I confess I was put into a passion, and did not properly consider what I was doing.
Jud. Well, where is Billy Thompson?
Billy. Here, my lord.
Jud. You have heard what Harry Luckless says. Declare upon your honour whether he has spoken the truth.
Bil. My lord, I am sure neither he nor I had any concern in breaking the window. We were standing together at the time, and I ran on hearing the door open, for fear of being charged with it, and he followed. But what became of him I did not stay to see.
Jud. So you let your friend shift for himself, and only thought of saving yourself. But did you see any other person about the house or in the lane?
Bil. My lord, I thought I heard somebody on the other side of the hedge, creeping along, a little before the window was broken, but I saw nobody.
Jud. You hear, good woman, what is alleged in behalf of the person you have accused. Have you any other evidence against him?
Wid. One might be sure that they would deny it, and tell lies for one another; but I hope I am not to be put off in that manner.