“ ‘You’ve forgotten them all?’

“ ‘Yes, all, your honour.’

“ ‘But you must have had a father and mother? You must remember them, anyway?’

“ ‘It must be supposed I had them, your honour, but I’ve rather forgotten them too; perhaps I did have them your honour.’

“ ‘But where have you lived till now?’

“ ‘In the woods, your honour.’

“ ‘Always in the woods?’

“ ‘Always.’

“ ‘And what about the winter?’

“ ‘I haven’t seen the winter, your honour.’

“ ‘And you, what’s your name?’

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