DRACONIAN

Scene.—Police Court, North Highlands.

Accused. "Put, Pailie, it's na provit!"

Bailie. "Hoot toots, Tonal, and hear me speak! Aw'll only fine ye ha'f-a-croon the day, because et's no varra well provit. But if ever ye come before me again, ye'll no get aff under five shillin's, whether et's provit or no!!"


MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF YE ENGLYSHE IN 1849