It was all part of the gladiatoring: the true performer would argue each case to the utmost, like a debater or mooter in our own world.

I pass also the jealousies, the quarrels, the disgusts, that make the catholic questions and corn-bills of married life—and only dwell on one particular: some irresistible hat, some adorable cap, some exquisite robe, has rather elongated your milliner's list of inevitables...

He moved through the circle and sat down on Cost’s left like a criminal taking his place in an identity parade.

It’s your turn; go.