"I know the lad and believe his word; but at present appearances are sadly against him.

That unfortunate affair that he had with my predecessor induced a general idea that he was very violent tempered.

Then it has been notorious that he and his stepfather did not get on well together, and this terrible quarrel on the evening of Mr.Mulready's death seems only too plainly to account for the affair; still, without further evidence, I question if a jury will find him guilty.

It is certain he had no rope when he went out, and unless the prosecution can prove that he got possession of a rope they cannot bring the guilt home to him." "No, surely," Bill assented, and sat for some time without further speech; then he went on, "now, sir, what oi be come to thee about be this.

Thou bee'st his friend and know'st best what 'ould be a good thing for him.