But there was yet something to do to secure his own safety.

He rushed back into Court, and whispered a few words to Manasseh; and Manasseh, after the short conference we mentioned some pages back, rose and informed the Court that his client withdrew her claim.

Now, while Blake was out of Court, Mr.Bouncer, Mary's counsel, had got from the Judge's Associate the certificate that had been put in evidence.

Ellen Harriott, sitting with Mary and Mrs.Gordon behind him, gave a little cry of surprise when she saw the paper.

She touched Mr.
Bouncer on the shoulder, and for a few seconds they held an excited dialogue in whispers.
So Mr.Bouncer rose as Manasseh sat down, with a smile of satisfaction on his face.
"I must object to any withdrawal, your Honor," he said.