"Pray, sir, do you hire Doctor Gambado's stables?"
"I hire stables of Doctor Gambado."
"How far from your own stables?"
"The back premises of each join."
"How long have you hired the Doctor's stables?"
"Fifteen years."
"How many horses do you generally keep there?"
"Ten, twelve, fourteen, and sometimes sixteen horses."
"Pray, are you in partnership with Doctor Gambado?"
"No, I am not."