"A fortnight ago you bought £8,000 of London and North-Western
Debentures, £6,000 in Consols, £7,000 in Government bonds of South
Australia?"
Mr. Taynton opened his lips to speak, but no sound came from them.
"Please answer the question."
If there had been a dead hush before, succeeding the rustle that had followed the suggestions about the stick, a silence far more palpable now descended. There was no doubt as to what the suggestion was now.
The counsel for the prosecution broke in.
"I submit that these questions are irrelevant, my lord," he said.
"I shall subsequently show, my lord, that they are not."
"The witness must answer the question," said the judge. "I see that there is a possible relevancy."
The question was answered.
"Thank you, that is all," said the counsel for the defence, and Mr.
Taynton left the witness box.