Counsel.--"Is that clock very accurate?"
Witness.--"It is set every day by that of the church; which is, I believe, a very good clock."
Counsel.--"Then it was before a quarter to five that he called at your door? How long does it take you generally to walk from the Rectory to Northferry House?"
Witness.--"From a quarter of an hour to twenty minutes by the fields; it would take about half-an-hour by the road."
"And you are quite certain that the prisoner left you at a quarter to six--not before?" said the counsel.
Witness.--"No, rather after; for the clock struck when we were in the passage, and I spoke to him for a short time at the door."
Counsel.--"Then, are you prepared to swear that the prisoner is the man who was with you on that night, as you have described?"
Mr. Fleming turned round his head and gazed for a moment or two at Chandos Winslow, after which he replied, in a firm, clear voice, "I am. He is dressed very differently on the present occasion; but I have not the slightest doubt."
Judge.--"I will put it to the counsel for the prosecution whether they can proceed any further after the evidence they have heard?"
"My lord, I have done," said the counsel for the prosecution. "I am not in the least prepared to invalidate the testimony of the reverend gentleman. His character is above reproach; and I have nothing more to say."