O Lord! I see it all now.

That cursed, cursed woman and her boy have been hoodwinking me and playing with me all this time, have they?
Oh, but I'll have my vengeance on 'em one to the stocks, and another to the gallows.

I, unfortunately, can't give you any information where that man is that has the audacity to bear my name, sir," said he to the manager.

"His mother at one time persuaded me that he was a child of mine; but such infernal gipsy drabs as that can't be depended on, you know.

I have the honour to wish you a very good afternoon, sir, thanking you for your information, and hoping your counsel will secure a speedy conviction.