What do you want to know, Yankee?

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?