Jack—That will do rarely.
Serjeant—Let the defense be a secret; for I see we have able people to deal with. But come, child, not to lose time, have you carefully conned those instructions I gave you?
Jack—Yes, sir.
Serjeant—Well, that we shall see. How many points are the great object of practice?
Jack—Two.
Serjeant—Which are they?
Jack—The first is to put a man into possession of what is his right.
Serjeant—The second?
Jack—Either to deprive a man of what is really his right, or to keep him as long as possible out of possession.
Serjeant—Good boy! To gain the last end, what are the best means to be used?