Oh, this is far from my most terrible form.
OFFICER.
I really came—in matters—to beg you to take my part against my neighbor. I had also brought this purse with me—but the presence of Lord Law is too frightful for me.
BUGBEAR (suddenly changes into a mouse and sits in a corner).
OFFICER.
Why, where has the Bugbear gone?
BUGBEAR (in a delicate voice).
Just put the money down there on the table; I will sit here to avoid frightening you.
OFFICER.
Here. (He lays the money down.) Oh, this justice is a splendid thing—how can one be afraid of such a mouse!