[Takes out a tiny piece of paper.]

It isn’t a letter at all; it’s a set of verses.

Queen

Are they in the prisoner’s handwriting?

[The jury brightens up.]

White Rabbit

[Looks at the Knave’s hand. Knave hides his hand; the chains rattle.]

No, they’re not, and that’s the queerest thing about it.

[The jury looks puzzled.]

King