"Do not ask questions," I said, speaking with feverish haste, "but answer mine, and follow any instructions I may give you. The murderer is committed for trial, you say. Has the trial taken place?"
"It is taking place now," replied Bob, speaking as rapidly as I did; the contagion of my excitement had seized him. "The Assizes are on."
"What is the time?"
"Five minutes past four."
"When did the trial commence?"
"This morning, I heard."
"Is it over?"
"I do not know."
"Will it take you long to ascertain how it is proceeding?"
"I might do it in half an hour."