CHAPTER XXI.
THE TRIAL.
At last, the Circuit Court met. Three or four days were consumed with other business, and the case of the State against Xerxes Comston was called.
“Are you ready for trial?” asked the Judge.
“Ready,” replied the Prosecutor.
“Ready,” promptly answered the Counsel for the defence, to the surprise of every one. For obvious reasons, it is generally the practice to postpone murder cases as long as possible.
“Proceed then,” said His Honor.