Premise: The newest addition to the castle precinct is the Chester Beatty Library, which moved here from Ballsbridge .

Hypothesis: The Chester Beatty Library is the newest addition to the castle precinct.
Answer: yes

Premise: That suggests a new answer to a question I raised in this space a few months ago, namely My suggestion then was that the lock resolves a conflict between you (who believe that a hot fudge sundae is worth the calories) and your mate, or potential mate (who believes otherwise).

Hypothesis: I was silent the whole time.
Answer: no

Premise: Sure enough, about nine o'clock, so he did.

Hypothesis: He did, but not until eleven o'clock
Answer: no

Premise: Jon placed a hand on San'doro's shoulder and the two men joined the others for their morning breakfast.

Hypothesis: Jon put a hand on his shoulder.
Answer: yes