"But about the trial; what chance does that young scapegrace stand?"
"There is very little doubt that he will be acquitted, as we have the best of evidence in his favour. But come along, sir, let us get into court."
The consul led the way into the hall of justice, and placed the Harkaway party among the audience in such a position that they could see all that was going on, without being conspicuous themselves.
Then they waited patiently till the judge arrived.
While our young hero's father and friends were thus entering Marseilles, two people were trying to leave that city.
These were Herbert Murray and his friend Chivey.
"There ain't no use in stoppin' 'ere, guv'nor," the latter had said. "We can see by the papers what they gets."
"You are right, Chivey; we will get away for a time."
"We can come back an' see 'em when they are fairly fixed, you know."