I hope there is no, harm done ?" "None in the world," replied the magistrate.

"On the contrary, the people seem to have a much higher opinion of you, Mr.Kingsnorth, since the occurrence," he added.
"Their opinion--good or bad--is a matter of complete indifference to me.

I am only anxious that the representatives of the government do not suppose that, because, through mistaken ideas of charity, my sister brought this man to my house, I in any way sanction his attitude and his views!" "I should not fear that, Mr.Kingsnorth.You have always been regarded as a most loyal subject, sir," answered Roche.
"I am glad.

What sentence is he likely to get ?" "It depends largely on his previous record." "Will it be settled to-day ?" "If the jury bring in a verdict.

Sometimes they are out all night on these cases." "A jury! Good God! A jury of Irishmen to try, an Irishman ?" "They're being trained gradually, sir." "It should never be left to them in a country like this A judge should have the power of condemning such bare-faced criminals, without trial." "He'll be condemned," said Roche confidently.
"What jury will convict him if they all sympathise with him?
Answer me that ?" "That was one difficulty we had to face at first," Roche answered.