6/26 Before a man can be shot according to law he must be tried and condemned according to law. Your uncle has been tried and has been condemned." "I heard it all, cruel murderer that you are," said Bessie, lifting her head for the first time. That is why I had you put into this place; it would not have looked well to bring you before the court;" and he took the light and examined the crevice. "This wall is badly built," he went on in a careless tone; "look, there is another space there at the back;" and he actually came up to it and held the lantern close to the airhole in such fashion that its light shone through into Jess's eyes and nearly blinded her. |