His Lordship. "So is the Lion." (Laughter in Court.)
Mr. Dreadful (still exploding and still protesting). "My Lud, I do venture to suggest that this Lion should somehow be thoroughly examined."
His Lordship. "Well, it is in Court, better try for yourself. I only hope your efforts will be as successful as Little Ridgwell's and his sister Christine, to say nothing of the Lord Mayor of London."
Mr. Dreadful. "My Lud, I cannot treat with these people, it is like dealing with the worshippers of Baal."
His Lordship. "Well, I really cannot sanction digging a trench and lighting fires all round it here in my court, to make it speak." (Loud laughter.)
After the laughter had somewhat subsided a slight stir was occasioned in Court by the appearance in the witness-box of Mr. Learnéd Bore.
In reply to many questions from Mr. Dreadful, K.C., Mr. Learnéd Bore stated all the incidents in Trafalgar Square which he had witnessed, and which had given rise to the present action.
Cross-examined by Mr. Gentle Gammon—
"You are a famous playwright, Mr. Learnéd Bore," commenced Counsel.
"I am a playwright."