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I have it in evidence , sirrah , before the coroner ; '' and he looked triumphantly about him at this clencher to all Jonathan 's testimony ; `` that you saw him yourself that night speaking to the dog ; what do you mean by swearing that nobody saw him till next morning ? '' `` Well , mister , I mean this ; whether or no poor old Mrs. Quarles saw her affectionate nephew that night before the clock struck twelve , there 's none alive to tell ; but no one else did -- for Sarah and I sat up for him till past midnight . He was hidden away somewhere , snug enough ; and as I verily believe , in the poor old ` ooman 's own -- '' `` Silence , silence ! sir , I say ; we want none of your impertinent guesses here , if you please : to the point , sirrah , to the point ; you swore before the coroner , that you had seen Mr. Jennings , in his courage and his kindness , quieting the dog that very night , and now -- '' `` Oh , '' interrupted Jonathan in his turn , `` for the matter of that , when I saw him with the dog , it was hard upon five in the morning . And here , gentlemen , '' added Floyd , with a promiscuous and comprehensive bow all round , `` if I may speak my mind about the business -- '' `` Go down , sir ! '' said Mr. Sharp , who began to be afraid of truths . `` Pardon me , this may be of importance , '' remarked Roger Acton 's friend ; `` say what you have to say , young man . ''