Trial of John Jasper, lay precentor of Cloisterham Cathedral in the County of Kent, for the murder of Edwin Drood, engineer

by England) Dickens Fellowship (London

Mr. Chesterton: We have already heard from the “Princess Puffer” about its being unreal for the first time. That would fit in with your theory?

Judge: I am afraid the witness must have no theory. As soon as the examination has put its main point, we must go on.

Mr. Chesterton (to witness): Then, did you get any confirmation of that view from Mr. Grewgious?

Witness: Yes, I wrote to Mr. Grewgious, and he told me of the seizure on Boxing Day—I think it was Boxing Day—when he had an interview with Jasper, the prisoner.

Mr. Chesterton: And also did he tell you that Edwin Drood remembered his uncle in a seizure?

Witness: I remember that also.

Mr. Chesterton: Did you gather that Drood had had his wine drugged on a previous occasion?

Witness: I gather that from the Official Records.

Mr. Chesterton: Then, did you claim your promise from Deputy?

Witness: I did.