"Russell. 'The first publication of the articles "Parnellism and Crime" was on the 7th March, 1887?'
"Pigott (sturdily). 'I do not know.'
"Russell (amiably). 'Well, you may assume that is the date.'
"Pigott (carelessly). 'I suppose so.'
"Russell. 'And you were aware of the intended publication of the correspondence, the incriminatory letters?'
"Pigott (firmly). 'No, I was not at all aware of it.'
"Russell (sharply, and with the Ulster ring in his voice). 'What?'
"Pigott (boldly). 'No, certainly not.'
* * * * *
"Russell. 'Were you not aware that there were grave charges to be made against Mr. Parnell and the leading members of the Land League?'