Ursus answered,—
"Not exactly."
"You have a wolf," continued the justice, emphasizing "wolf" with a decided accent.
Ursus answered,—
"You see—"
And he was silent.
"A misdemeanour!" replied the justice.
Ursus hazarded an excuse,—
"He is my servant."
The justice placed his hand flat on the table, with his fingers spread out, which is a very fine gesture of authority.