During the speech of Mr. Curtiss, the vast audience hung in breathless silence upon his lips; and when he resumed his seat, it was very evident that the tide of public feeling had begun to turn.
The prisoners, inspired with hope, rose from their seats, and stood leaning over the pickets of their boxes. Such was the eagerness to catch every word that the sheriff was obliged several times to rap with his pole and call "order! Order!!"
The witnesses for the defence were next called, and sworn, and examined. First, Frank Lenox.
Mr. Curtiss. "What is your profession?"
"I am a physician."
"How long have you been in practice?"
"About thirteen years."
"Was Hugh Fuller your patient?"
"He was."