I know nothing more whatever about the matter." "I believe you," said the Senechal.
"And I," said the Doctor.
"And I," said the Vicar gravely, and with much emotion.
But from the spectators there rose a dissentient murmur which caused the Vicar to survey his unruly flock with mild amazement and disapproval--much as the shepherd might if his sheep had suddenly shed their fleeces and become wolves.
And Julie Hamon sprang to her feet with blazing eyes, pointed a shaking hand at Gard, and screamed: "Murderer! Murderer! Murderer!".