Judge. You do not, then, pretend to say what they had been eating.
Samuel Evelyn. I cannot take upon me positively to say what they had been eating, but I afterwards made no doubt of its being Sammy Halifax's tart.
Secretary. Come, Edward Harris, and give evidence.
Judge. What have you to say, Edward, with respect to this tart?
Edward Harris. I was invited to partake of it, and was, like the rest, disappointed; for there was nothing left but the top crust, the side and bottom crust, all the plums being taken away, and stones and water put in their place.
Judge. Who do you suppose did it?
Edward Harris. I make no doubt that it was Henry Lenox. It being left in his custody, and his refusing to come and partake of it, seem to corroborate the guilt of Henry Lenox.
Judge. Have you any other circumstance to allege against him?
Edward Harris. Yes; after he came out of the garden, and had been some time in the school, he was called out to construe. Before he left his form, he pulled out his handkerchief to blow his nose, when three or four plumstones fell on the ground. After he was gone I picked them up, for I love the bitter of the kernel.
Judge. Did you observe these plumstones, whether they were of a pale or a red colour?