It has shed light upon much that was obscure, and it has provided Captain Tremayne with an unanswerable alibi.

In my view--and without wishing unduly to influence the court in its decision--it but remains to pronounce Captain Tremayne's acquittal, thereby enabling him to fulfil towards this lady a duty which the circumstances would seem to have rendered somewhat urgent." They were words that lifted an intolerable burden from Sir Harry's shoulders.
In immense relief, eager now to make an end, he looked to right and left.

Everywhere he met nodding heads and murmurs of "Yes, Yes." Everywhere with one exception.

Sir Terence, white to the lips, gave no sign of assent, and yet dared give none of dissent.

The eye of Lord Wellington was upon him, compelling him by its eagle glance.
"We are clearly agreed," the president began, but Captain Tremayne interrupted him.
"But you are wrongly agreed." "Sir, sir!" "You shall listen.