One was from Mr.Gordon, and ran thus:-- "I have little doubt, Williams, that you have done this act.

Believe me, I feel no anger, only pity for you.

Come to me and confess, and I promise, by every means in my power, to befriend and save you." This note he read, and then, stamping on the floor, tore it up furiously into twenty pieces, which he scattered about the room.
Another was from Mr.Rose; "Dear Eric--I _cannot, will_ not, believe you guilty, although appearances look very black.

You have many faults, but I feel sure that I cannot be mistaken in supposing you too noble-minded for a revenge so petty and so mean.

Come to me, dear boy, if I can help you in any way.