"That fawse villain, Rollo, has fled, but there is a young leddy without, my lord—Miss Byrom—who will testify to the truth of my statement, if you will hear her."
"Let her come in," said the president.
Beppy Byrom was then introduced.
She was accompanied by her father, who remained near her during her brief examination.
Though looking very pale, Beppy was perfectly self-possessed, and quite confirmed Helen's statement that she had been lured from the house by a supposed message from the sergeant; adding emphatically:
"I am sure she would never have gone forth to meet Captain Lindsay, for I know she detested him."
"Ay, that I did!" exclaimed Helen, unable to control her feelings, and wholly unconscious that she was guilty of disrespect.
Lord George then ordered the court to be cleared, and Beppy and Dr. Byrom went out, but Helen, scarcely comprehending the order, did not move, till her arm was touched by the officer.
She then cast an agonised look at Erick, and would have flung herself into his arms if she had not been prevented.
As she went out, she turned to the judges and said: