Later in the day, Hope, having taken a cold bath to freshen himself up, came with the confession.

This he gave to the officer and explained the whole story of the previous night.
Date was more than astonished: he was astounded.

He read the confession and made notes; then he sent for Sir Frank Random, and examined him in the same strict way as he had examined the artist.

Jane was also questioned.

Widow Anne was put in the witness box, so as to report about the clothes, and in every way Date gathered material for another inquest.