Sergeant.—Fait! I did.
President.—They were spoken quite loud?
Sergeant.—- They were, your honour.
President.—Your evidence is most extraordinary. Prisoner, have you any questions to put to this witness?
Prisoner.—Yes, if you plase, your honour. Where was I standing when you heard me make use of the words you have been after mintioning to the court?
Sergeant.—Behind the pillar in the barrack.
Prisoner.—Did you see me at the time?
Sergeant.—Fait! did I, plain enough.
President.—What do you suppose was the distance of this pillar from you, sergeant?
Sergeant.—About twelve feet, your honour.