The Hamlet, 362 (Event)

With Lump's oath, Mrs. Armstid leaves court, riding away on a "gaunt and underfed" mule (362). The Justice falls asleep and is roused to call the next legal action, Tull against Snopes. Mrs. Tull begins by addressing Lump and declaring that she will not let any perjury impede her case. When he husband interrupts, Mrs. Tull tells him off for his "neighborly" disposition. The case unfolds upon ascertaining the "ownership of the horse" that injured Vernon Tull and whether the animal was dangerous. With Mrs. Tull constantly interjecting herself into the proceedings, Eck claims ownership of the horse without protest. Mrs. Tull, however, inadvertently states that the horse was given to Eck, a detail which alters the direction of the Justice's questioning. The Justice eventually rules that Eck never owned the horse and thus is not liable for damages. For the first time, Mrs. Tull remains silent through the Justice's ruling, but begins shouting when he husband speaks and continues until the Justice calls the court adjourned.