He was deeply moved.

So was Mr.
Cavendish, who was gifted with a wealth of ready sympathy.

He thrust out a hardened hand to the judge.
"Shake!" he said.

"You're a heap better than you look." A thin ripple of laughter escaped Mahaffy, but the judge accepted Chills and Fever's proffered hand.

He understood that here was a simple genuine soul.
"Price, isn't it important for us to know why Mr.Yancy thinks the boy has been taken back to North Carolina ?" said Mahaffy.
"Just what kin is Hannibal to you, Mr.Yancy ?" asked the judge resuming his seat.
"Strictly speaking, he ain't none.