"1. The right lung and heart (contained in a five-pound glass vial).
"2. The contents of the stomach (contained in a five-pound glass vial).
"3. The stomach itself (contained in a five-pound glass vial).
"4. The kidneys, liver and spleen (contained in a two-and-a-half-pound glass vial).
"5. The entrails (contained in a five-pound earthen jar)."
As the reading of this report began the justiciary leaned over to one of his associates and whispered something, then to the other, and, receiving affirmative answers, interrupted the reading at this point.
"The Court finds the reading of the report superfluous," he said.
The secretary closed reading and gathered up his papers, while the prosecutor angrily began to make notes.
"The gentlemen of the jury may now view the exhibits," said the justiciary.
The foreman and some of the jury rose from their seats, and, holding their hands in awkward positions, approached the table and looked in turn on the ring, vials and jars. The merchant even tried the ring on his finger.