"Their opinion—good or bad—is a matter of complete indifference to me. I am only anxious that the representatives of the government do not suppose that, because, through mistaken ideas of charity, my sister brought this man to my house, I in any way sanction his attitude and his views!"
"I should not fear that, Mr. Kingsnorth. You have always been regarded as a most loyal subject, sir," answered Roche.
"I am glad. What sentence is he likely to get?"
"It depends largely on his previous record."
"Will it be settled to-day?"
"If the jury bring in a verdict. Sometimes they are out all night on these cases."
"A jury! Good God! A jury of Irishmen to try, an Irishman?"
"They're being trained gradually, sir."
"It should never be left to them in a country like this A judge should have the power of condemning such bare-faced criminals, without trial."
"He'll be condemned," said Roche confidently.