-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 risks.-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,-au
but Dr Slop, who, turning his head about towards Trim,
looked a little angry.
Begin, Trim,-and read distinctly, quoth my father;-l
will, an' please your honour, replied the corporal, making
a bow, and bespeaking attention with a slight movement of
his right hand.