Adene.
The brute!
Carlyon.
Next day but one the brute was found in a ditch with his head off. And I don't mind telling you I smuggled Natthu and his wife out of the country.
Adene.
He could hardly have been hanged.
Carlyon.
Possibly not. [Vera offers Elizabeth tea; she comes and takes it and retires again.
Adene.
Then why couldn't you let him take his trial?