This he did accurately.
He was then asked by counsel whether he had arrived at any conclusion, when at the Cross Trails or afterwards, as to who committed the crime; but the Coroner would not permit the question.

The Coroner added that it was only the duty of the witness to state what he had seen.

Opinions were not permissible as evidence.

The facts were in possession of the Court, and the Court could form its own judgment.
It was clear to everyone that the jury must return a verdict of wilful murder, and it was equally clear that the evidence was sufficient to fix suspicion upon Orlando, which must lead to his arrest.

Two constables were in close attendance, and were ready to take charge of the man who, above all others, or so it was thought, had most reason to wish Mazarine out of the way.