Leather-Clad Tales of Adventure and Romance, No. 38 — page 240: what you’re looking at

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930) IN THE SUNK LANDS. of discharging the judicial functions of the institution ? ” ‘Hem. Yes. Kim agin.” ‘‘Who holds down the bench ?” ‘¢ Hit hain’t abench; hit’s a box,” corrected Jim Lacy. ‘No matter,” shouted Bob, with a great show ofindignation. ‘‘ Who holds it down, I asked you ?” “T do!” replied Mr. Lacy, equally as loud. ‘‘ Say, I don’t want none o you-uns - sarse !” ‘Very well. Our stock of it is limited and our price high ; so youare not likely to handle any. ” ‘‘T jess piked in to tell you-uns,”’ said Mr. Lacy, moderating his voice, ‘‘ that as soon’s the rest o’ the boys kim up court'll begin. Furder,’ and he pointed his finger at us impressively, ‘‘don’t none 0’ you-uns try to git away, fur there’s guns in the crowd.” ‘‘ Thank you for the gentle hint,’ replied Bob, and Mr. J. Lacy retired. “Well, this is a great go!” exclaimed Treve. ‘‘ That clodhopper has no more right to hold us for trial than I have to hold the United States.”’ 4 Eomichbooks:.co mn