Theer's a whole pound o' powder gone, and if I'd happened to be happed up i' my bed instead of out after they geese, I should hev gone wi' it, or been bont to dead.

Why did they want to go meddling wi' me ?" "They've been meddling with every one, Dave," said Tom.
"'Cept you two," grumbled Dave.

"Theer was my sheepskin coat and a pair o' leggin's and my new boots." "Were the nets there, Dave ?" asked Dick.
"Course they weer.

Look, dessay that's them burning now.

All my shot too melted down, and my tatoes, and everything I have." "Where was the dog ?" "Over at John Warren's.