E nex' day. Lettin' 'er out, 'e was, to see 'ow she'd run after the
over'aul. That was the day before." He paused for lack of breath, and
the Judge turned his head slowly and peered at counsel over the rim of
his glasses. I was looking at the defendant. If any corroboration of
Dale's story were needed, it was written upon his master's face for all
to see. Guilt, fear, and beastly rage were horribly depicted. The
close-set eyes shifted frantically from side to side. The mouth worked
uncontrollably.... As I looked, the fellow rose to his feet, swayed, put
a hand to his throat, and stepped uncertainly towards the doors. The
crowd parted, and he passed through.... A thick voice shattered the
silence. "In the circumstances your lordship will appreciate that I can
carry my case no further." With a swish of silk, counsel resumed his
seat. As was to be expected, the jury delivered its verdict without
leaving the box. As the applause subsided-- "I ask for judgment with
costs," said Tristram. The Judge nodded. "And I direct," he said, "that
the documents of the case be impounded and be sent to the Director of
Public Prosecutions." Amid the buzz of excitement which succeeded his
words, I felt a touch on my shoulder. Our leader was smiling. "Cast your
bread upon the waters," he said. "For you shall find it after many
days." CHAPTER VII HOW JONAH OBEYED HIS ORDERS, AND DAPHNE AND KATHARINE
FESTIVAL BACKED THE SAME HORSE. Berry laid down his knife and fork and
raised his eyes to heaven. "Thi
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