"Pigott. 'It is no use.'
"Russell (emphatically). 'May I take it, then, your answer to my Lords is that you cannot give any explanation?'
"Pigott. 'I really cannot absolutely.'
"Russell (reading). '"I assure your Grace that I have no other motive except to respectfully suggest that your Grace would communicate the substance to some one or other of the parties concerned, to whom I could furnish details, exhibit proofs, and suggest how the coming blow may be effectually met." What do you say to that, Mr. Pigott?'
"Pigott. 'I have nothing to say except that I do not recollect anything about it absolutely.'
"Russell. 'What was the coming blow?'
"Pigott. 'I suppose the coming publication.'
"Russell. 'How was it to be effectively met?'
"Pigott. 'I have not the slightest idea.'