Cowper—What mischief did the dog do?
Walker—A great deal, he threw down several things and broke them.
Jones—Did Mr. Cowper, upon your oath, hear Mistress Stout give you order to make his fire, and warm his bed?
Walker—He knows best, whether he heard it or no; but he sat by her when she spake it.
Jones—Did she speak of it so as he might hear?
Walker—Yes, she did; for he was nearer than I.
Jones—And did not he contradict it?
Walker—Not in the least.
Jones—Was it the old or young woman that gave you the order?