But remember that he has placed himself in a position to be tried for bigamy, and that he believes your mistress will put the law in force against him." I had forgotten that circumstance.

My heart sank within me when it was recalled to my memory, and I could say nothing more.
"It is a very serious thing," the lawyer went on--"it is a downright offense against the law of the land to make any private offer of a compromise to this man.

Knowing what we know, our duty as good citizens is to give such information as may bring him to trial.

I tell you plainly that, if I did not stand toward your mistress in the position of a relation as well as a legal adviser, I should think twice about running the risk--the very serious risk--on which I am now about to venture for her sake.

As it is, I have taken the right measures to assure Mr.James Smith that he will not be treated according to his deserts.