“‘With a full knowledge of the fact that I shall soon stand before my great Creator, I declare the foregoing statement to be true.
VICTORIA RAGLAND.’
“‘Take the jury to a room, Mr. Sheriff, and let them make up their verdict and return it into court as soon as possible.’
“At last the jury came in, with Crookwood leading the van, while he held the papers in his hand.
“‘Have you agreed on a verdict, gentlemen?’
“‘We have, if yer Honor please,’ said Crookwood, as he wiped the water from his eyes with the tail of his coat.
“‘Read the verdict, Mr. Clerk.’
“‘I don’t think I am able to read it, sir,’ said the clerk.
“‘Let me see it,’ said Mr. Quillet.