“Jack Harvey.”
“And am I correctly informed that you have important testimony to give before this court in this case?”
“I have the man that set the fire,” replied Harvey.
“And can you produce him?”
“He is here in this room,” answered Harvey.
And at this moment the crowd parted and allowed to pass a man who walked doggedly forward, with eyes downcast, hands firmly bound behind his back, while with him walked the remaining members of Harvey’s crew.
“Is this the man whom you say set the fire?” queried Squire Barker.
“Yes,” said Harvey.
“And how do you know he set the fire?”
“He’s confessed it, because he knew there was no way out of it for him. Haven’t you?” demanded Harvey, turning to the man.