The prosecutor then charged the prisoner with having, between the 5th and the 20th of the month, stolen, killed and eaten, in whole or in part one hog belonging to the plaintiff, and described as black and white, 2 years old, weight 115 to 120 pounds, and in good health and fair condition.
He was followed by the other lawyer who denied the charge in toto, and intimated that he would prove a conspiracy to down the defendant, to the injury of his name and fame as an honest citizen of the commonwealth. The plaintiff was put on the stand, and when told to go ahead he said:
"I know that he 'un stole my hog, and I wanter see him sent to prison."
"Why do you suspect him of stealing the hog?"
"Hain't he shiftless and onery?"
"Is that why you suspected him?"
"It ar'. And I know the hog went over his way the last I seed of him."
The plaintiff hadn't made out much, but he had a witness who swore that he ate fresh pork at Andrews' cabin on the 12th. He also saw hog bristles and hoofs on the ground near the cabin.
"You declare that on your oath, do you?"
"Sartin, I've got to tell it as it was, though Tom and I hev always jiggered (got along) without a word."