To our infinite amazement the chorus of "Miggles" was repeated from the other side of the wall, even to the final and supplemental "Maygells." "Extraordinary echo," said the Judge.
"Extraordinary damned skunk!" roared the driver, contemptuously.

"Come out of that, Miggles, and show yourself! Be a man, Miggles! Don't hide in the dark; I wouldn't if I were you, Miggles," continued Yuba Bill, now dancing about in an excess of fury.
"Miggles!" continued the voice.

"O Miggles!" "My good man! Mr.Myghail!" said the Judge, softening the asperities of the name as much as possible.

"Consider the inhospitality of refusing shelter from the inclemency of the weather to helpless females.

Really, my dear sir--" But a succession of "Miggles," ending in a burst of laughter, drowned his voice.
Yuba Bill hesitated no longer.