The lower part of his cheek bones protruded more than was their wont in years gone by, but he had apparently had some bruises recently, and had had his whiskers shaven off since he was last seen in Sheffield.
No. 83.
THE IDENTIFICATION OF PEACE BY THE SHEFFIELD OFFICER.
In addition to that he wore a pair of large brass-rimmed spectacles, as if the more completely to make certain of his non-identification.
Slightly bending himself this man approached those who were inspecting the prisoners, and then there was a sudden stop.
“That’s Peace,” said Morris. “I’d know him anywhere,” and the man “Ward” stepped from the ranks and approaching the officer with a look which betokened the most earnest inquiry, asked, “What do you want me for?”
The governor here very severely said, “Go on, sir, with your walk,” and Peace returned to his place in the ranks, which were no longer marching.
The other prisoners were now staring at the identified man, and evidently wanted to ask, “What has he done?” but they dared not.
Even Peace had had no intimation given to him that he was recognised as the Sheffield murderer, and until he saw the officer who had come to identify him he had no notion of why he was required to go on this special parade.