—If you have any objection,—said my father, addressing himself to Dr. Slop . Not in the least, replied Dr. Slop ;—for it does not appear on which side of the question it is wrote;⸺it may be a composition of a divine of our church, as well as yours,—so that we run equal risques.⸺’Tis wrote upon neither side, quoth Trim , for ’tis only upon Conscience , an’ please your Honours.
Trim’s reason put his audience into good-humour,—all but Dr. Slop , who turning his head about towards Trim , looked a little angry.
Begin, Trim ,—and read distinctly, quoth my father.—I will, an’ please your Honour, replied the Corporal, making a bow, and bespeaking attention with a slight movement of his right hand.