230 A YORKSHIRE JURYMAN. 



hundred and fifty pounds. Trueman's lawyer liad 

 therefore made a good hit in naming a cool hun- 

 dred for the Squire's lot, although not thinking 

 them worth half that sum. Still, for the sake of 

 appearances, he knew full well the folly of claiming 

 a low sum for damages in any case. The cleverest 

 counsel was retained for Mr. Bragg, who made 

 sure of winning by his powerful advocacy ; and 

 when the time arrived, efforts were not wanting to 

 get over some of the jury to his side, one of whom, 

 being known to the parvenu's solicitor, promised 

 his assistance. 



The case w^as argued pro and con, and Lord 

 Harbinger's sale quoted on Trueman's side as evi- 

 dence of the value of his harriers. The jury re- 

 tired to consult together on their verdict, and the 

 bribed juryman gained over all to his side for very 

 low damages, save an old Yorkshireman, a thorough- 

 going sportsman. 



" I tell ye it wunna do, neighbours," said he ; 

 " the ould Squire's dogs was the finest cry in a' 

 the countiy, aud I'll hauld out for the hundred 

 pounds." 



" Then, sir," replied the foreman, '' you will 

 have to convert us all to the same way of think- 

 ing — not very likely — before we leave this 

 room." 



