Jack—Yes.
Serjeant—Why, he is clear that his client never gave such a note.
Jack—Defendant never saw plaintiff since the hour he was born; but notwithstanding, they have three witnesses to prove a consideration and signing the note.
Serjeant—They have!
Jack—He is puzzled what plea to put in.
Serjeant—Three witnesses ready, you say?
Jack—Yes.
Serjeant—Tell him Simple must acknowledge the note [Jack starts]; and bid him against the trial comes on, to procure four persons at least to prove the payment at the Crown and Anchor, the 10th of December.
Jack—But then how comes the note to remain in plaintiff's possession?
Serjeant—Well put, Jack: but we have a salvo for that; plaintiff happened not to have the note in his pocket, but promised to deliver it up when called thereunto by defendant.