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one hundred and fifty pounds. Trueman's lawyer had 

 therefore made a good hit on naming a cool hundred 

 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 was argued pro and con, and Lord Har- 

 binger's sale quoted on Trueman's side as evidence of 

 the value of his harriers. The jury retired 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 country, 

 and 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 thinking — not very 

 likely — before we leave this room." 



" Loikely or noo, neighbour," retorted the York- 

 shireman, " I doan't feel inclined to lower the figure." 



" Then we shall have to remain here all night without 

 fire or food, and perhaps to-morrow also, unless you agree 

 with us, Mr. Sturdy." 



" Aweel, neighbours, ye's maun settle that matter 

 amang yourselves, for I'm a thinking a fast day or two 

 wunna come much amiss to me just now," rubbing down 

 his portly stomach, " and save a power of doctor's stuff." 



" Then you won't come over to our side, Mr. Sturdy ? " 



