Your name is Breckenridge Jackson? *Colonel* Breckenridge Jackson, sir! Well, *Colonel*...

Prosecutor: [Approaches witness stand] Your name is Breckenridge Jackson? Colonel Jackson: [Curtly] *Colonel* Breckenridge Jackson, sir! Prosecutor: Well, *Colonel* Jackson, sir. You say you've known Frank James for many years? Colonel Jackson: [Angrily] Are you doubtin' my word, sir? Prosecutor: [Briskly] I merely asked you a question, sir. Colonel Jackson: I answered for my friend, the major, and you sir, were in the room at the same time. Are you deef? Prosecutor: [Answers with indignation] My hearing is perfectly good! Colonel Jackson: Very well! Then I advise you sir, to pay attention to what's going on in this h'yere courtroom. [Riotous laughter from spectators] Judge: [Bangs gavel for order] Please answer all questions put you, directly, and without discussion. As a character witness... Colonel Jackson: [Stands, bows] I shall do as you wish, sir. There's no favor I can refuse the man [raises arms flamboyantly] Colonel Jackson: who led the *courageous* attack at Balls Bluff... Judge: All right, all right. But let's get on with it. Colonel Jackson: Very well, sir. [Sits, speaks curtly] Colonel Jackson: What do you want to know, Yankee?