"Just as we knew it would end," added Charles Hardy.
"It was a villanous conspiracy; and I should like the pleasure of thrashing that Tim Bunker," continued the stranger, with a great deal of feeling.
"You seemed to be much interested in the trial."
"More deeply than any other could be."
"Except his mother," said Frank.
"You are right, except his mother;" and the gentleman looked very sad, and wiped a tear from his eye.
The boat was now approaching the vicinity of Centre Island.
"This is Captain Sedley's place," said the stranger.
"Yes, sir."
"There comes the Sylph, Frank," shouted Fred Harper.