Mrs. Lovett Makes Her Confession To The Governor Of Newgate.
"Have you any more to add?" said the magistrate.
"Nothing. But I will answer you any question you may choose to ask of me upon the subject."
"No. It is not my province to ask anything. This is clearly a voluntary statement and confession. No questions need be, or ought to be, asked concerning it at all."
"Very well."
"You are aware that it will be used against you."
"And against Todd?"
"Yes, it is a strong corroboration of the evidence against him; and as such, if there had been any doubt, would have gone far towards making his conviction certain."
"Then I am satisfied, sir."
The magistrate slightly inclined his head and left the cell with the Governor. When they were outside he said to the latter—