The earl's ready wit seems to have dumbfounded his accusers, who were not unnaturally indignant at so unlocked for a result.

In that casean objection is made that would dumbfound any other manhe parries it withmy honourand my integrityand the rectitude of my intentionsmy spotless famemy unvaried truthand the greatness of my abilitiesAnd so gives no answer at all. KASTRIL.