“Certainly not.”
“May I ask the name of the individual?”
“There was more than one. My brother was there.”
“But before your brother came upon the ground, was there not some one else in your company?”
“There was.”
“It is his name we wish you to give. I hope you will not withhold it.”
“Why should I? You are welcome to know that the gentleman, who was with me, was Mr Maurice Gerald.”
The answer causes surprise, and something more. There is a show of scorn, not unmixed with indignation.
There is one on whom it produces a very different effect—the prisoner at the bar—who looks more triumphant than any of his accusers!
“May I ask if this meeting was accidental, or by appointment?”