"A most unfortunate position, Mr.Crawley," continued the bishop.

"Far be it from me to express an opinion upon the matter, which will have to come before a jury of your countrymen.

It is enough for me to know that the magistrates assembled at Silverbridge, gentlemen to whom no doubt you must be known, as most of them live in your neighbourhood, have heard evidence upon the subject--" "Most convincing evidence," said Mrs.Proudie, interrupting her husband.

Mr.Crawley's black brow became a little blacker as he heard the word, but still he ignored the woman.

He not only did not speak, but did not turn his eye upon her.
"They have heard the evidence on the subject," continued the bishop, "and they have thought it proper to refer the decision as to your innocence or your guilt to a jury of your countrymen." "And they were right," said Mr.Crawley.
"Very possibly.