The jury retired, and now the courtroom was thronged.

To idle men there is a fascination in the expected verdict, even though it may not admit of the quality of speculation.

The jurymen could not be out long--their duty was well defined; but an hour passed, and the crowd began gradually to melt away.

Two hours--and word came that the jury could not agree.

It was now dark, and the court was adjourned to meet in evening session.