There'll be the rub; and ye can't plead a right
to enjoin the schedule he files in bankruptcy unless ye show how
they were purchased by him. Perchance on some legal uncertainty it
might be done,--by your producing proof that he had made an
admission, anterior to the levy, of their being purchased by him,"
Romescos continues, very wisely appealing to his learned and
constitutional friend, Mr. Scranton, who yields his assent by adding
that the remarks are very legal, and contain truths worth
considering, inasmuch as they involve great principles of popular
government. "I think our worthy friend has a clear idea of the
points," Mr. Scranton concludes.
"One word more, gentlemen: a bit of advice what's worth a right
smart price to ye all"--here he parenthesises by saying he has great
sympathy for creditors in distress--"and ye must profit by it, for
yer own interests. As the case now stands, it's a game for lawyers
to play and get fat at. And, seein' how Marston's feelins are up in
a sort of tender way, he feels strong about savin' them young 'uns;
and ye, nor all the gentlemen of the lower place, can't make 'em
property, if he plays his game right;--he knows how to! ye'll only
make a fuss over the brutes, while the lawyers bag all the game
worth a dollar. Never see'd a nigger yet what raised a legal squall,
that didn't get used up in law leakins; lawyers are sainted pocket
masters! But--that kind a' stuff!--it takes a mighty deal of
cross-cornered swearing to turn it into property.
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