“Oh, you did get a-talking about the trial,” said Serjeant Buzfuz, brightening up with the anticipation of some important discovery. “Now, what passed about the trial; will you have the goodness to tell us, Mr. Weller?”

“Vith all the pleasure in life, sir,” replied Sam. “Arter a few unimportant obserwations from the two wirtuous females as has been examined here today, the ladies gets into a very great state o’ admiration at the honourable conduct of Mr. Dodson and Fogg⁠—them two gen’l’men as is settin’ near you now.” This, of course, drew general attention to Dodson & Fogg, who looked as virtuous as possible.

“The attorneys for the plaintiff,” said Mr. Serjeant Buzfuz. “Well! They spoke in high praise of the honourable conduct of Messrs. Dodson and Fogg, the attorneys for the plaintiff, did they?”