"You do not swear, General Evan, that Mr. Morgan was not in the room at the time the woman Rita was seized with sudden illness?"
"I do not. It was my belief then, and is now——"
"Stop," said the solicitor.
"Confine yourself to facts only," said the court.
"You are well acquainted with Mr. Morgan?"
"As well as possible in the short time I have known him."
"What is his character?"
"He is a gentleman and as brave as any man I ever saw on the field of battle." There was slight applause as the general came down, but it was for the general himself.
"Mr. Royson will please take the stand," said the solicitor. "You were the author of the letter concerning the alleged parentage of Edward Morgan, which was published in an extra in this city a few weeks since?" Royson bowed slightly.
"From whom did you get your information?"