The man made a short pause, but, notwithstanding what had been said to him, continued his narrative.

The judge was then more explicit, and said to him, “Speak to the jury, sir; the men sitting behind you on the benches.”

The witness at once turned around, and, making an awkward bow, said, with perfect gravity,—

“Good morning, gentlemen.”

Transcriber’s Note:

Punctuation has been made consistent.

The following change was made:

[p. 7]: married changed to remarried (never remarried. He)