Q. And how did he take it?
A. Very bad, sir. He turned that white, I thought he would have fallen.
Q. And when did the prisoner return?
A. It may have been five o’clock when I saw him come in.
Q. Did his manner then show any signs of agitation or disturbance?
A. No, sir, I can’t say it did. On the contrary, he seemed cheerful and relieved, as if he had got something off his mind.
Q. Did you tell him what had happened?
A. Yes, to be sure.
Q. And how did he take it?
A. Very quiet—sort of stunned like.