Coun. Don't be impertinent, Sir! Explanation is unneeded. Mind, you have been sworn, so if you don't know the value of an oath, it will be the worse for you.
Wit. But you won't let me speak.
Coun. Won't let you speak! Why, I can't get a word out of you. Now, Sir—in plain English—are you a liar or not?
Wit. (appealing to Judge). Surely, my Lord, he has no right to speak to me like this?
Judge. Be good enough to answer the Counsel's questions. I have nothing to do with it.
Coun. Now, Sir—once more; are you a liar, or are you not?
Wit. I don't think that's the way to speak to me—
Coun. Don't bully me, Sir! You are here to tell us the truth, or as much of it as you can.
Wit. But surely you ought to—
Coun. Don't tell me what I ought to do, Sir. Again; are you a liar, or are you not?