"But this doctor----"
"Is innocent," interrupted Lovel. "The trial is a mere farce. When Dr. Lester is discharged we must look for the real assassin. Can you help us?"
"I, my dear?" Catinka shrugged her shoulders. "No; I told to that good Mexton all that I know. Where is he?"
"At Barnstead--on business."
"And my good friend, Mr. Herne?"
"Yonder he is, standing beside that clergyman."
"The priest? And who is that priest?"
"Mr. Chaskin, the Vicar of Barnstead."
"He is a ver' handsome man," said Catinka, calmly. "Hush, Mistar Lovel; we will listen to what they say. Lester is in his place, and his lawyer talks."
"No, no; that is counsel for the Crown."