7/28 Considerable surprise was manifested by the other passengers, with whom the prisoner had become universally popular. He indignantly denied all knowledge of the charge; but we have reason to believe that there will be no difficulty as to identification. A large sum of money in gold and notes was found upon him. Other arrests are likely to follow. While Jim and I was makin' it all out, with the help of a bit of candle we smuggled out--we dursn't take it inside--father was smokin' his pipe--in the old fashion--and saying nothing. |