—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.