This fact, together with the opportunity for reflection afforded by solitary confinement, had its effect--its natural effect.

He fell into serious thought; his early training asserted itself with power, and wrought with strong influence upon his mind and heart.

He put his old life behind him, and became an earnest Christian.

Some ladies in the town heard of this, visited him, and by their encouraging words supported him in his good resolutions and strengthened him to continue in his new life.

The trial ended in his conviction and sentence to the State prison for the term of nine years, as I have before said.