Witness: He said he was in very good health, and that the black humours were passing from him, and that he would have to burn his diary—consign it to the flames—that was the phrase.
Mr. Walters: He also laughed?
Witness: He went laughing up the postern gate.
Mr. Walters: Do you mind telling us whether laughing was common with John Jasper.
Witness: No.
Mr. Walters: In short, you thought it an exceptional piece of good humour?
Witness: Yes; he made that impression on me.
Mr. Walters: Do you remember what sort of night it was?
Witness: A terrible night of storm.
Mr. Walters: Let us get on to the next morning. The next morning what happened?