But I did know that the two sisters were there together, for I had a glimpse of the younger as she was leaving the house." "You had.

And are willing to state it now ?" "Assuredly.

But any testimony of that kind is for the defence, and your interests are all with the prosecution.

Mr.Moffat is the man who should talk to me." "Does he know it ?" "Yes." "Who told him ?" "I did." "You ?" "Yes, it was my duty." "You are interested then in seeing young Cumberland freed ?" "I must be; he is innocent." The man at my side turned, shot at me one glance which I met quite calmly, then, regulating his step by mine, moved on silently for a moment--thinking, as it appeared to me, some very serious thoughts.

It was not until we had traversed a whole block in this way that he finally put his question.