Refusing to pay, he was summoned to the Court of R----ts.

Not knowing how to act, he applied to my informant, who, being under some obligations to his relative, did not like to refuse.
"'I am afraid that you will have to pay,' said the attorney to his relation, when he heard the story.
"'But I never had them, I can swear to it.' "'That's of no consequence; he will bring men to swear to the delivery.
There are hundreds about the court who are ready to take any oath, at half a crown a-head; and that will be sufficient.

But, to oblige you, I will see what I can do.' "They parted, and, in a day or two my legal acquaintance called upon his relation, and told him that he had gained his cause.

'Rather at the expense of my conscience, I must acknowledge,' continued he; 'but one must fight these scoundrels with their own weapons.' "'Well, and how was it ?' inquired the other.
"'Why, as I prophesied, he brought three men forward, who swore to the delivery of the goods.

Aware that this would be the case, I had provided three others, who swore to their having been witness to the _payment of the bill_! This he was not prepared for; and the verdict was given in your favour.'" "Is it possible," exclaimed Newton, "that such a court of Belial can exist in England ?" "Even so; and as there is no appeal, pray keep out of it.