Pro. T. It did not in the least surprise me: it seemed to me the natural consequences of Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill. As to believing it, I knew he was jesting; but I thought that his jesting concealed very serious earnest. He seemed to me a determined, cunning, and most dangerous person.
Mr. H. I thank you, professor. [Exit Pro. T.
J. N. Prisoner, do you want to re-examine the witnesses? What’s that noise outside? They ought to be arrested.
[“Marseillaise” again without, and tumult nearer. Freeman listens intently, without heeding the Judge.
J. N. Prisoner, why don’t you answer? Your insolence won’t serve you here, I can tell you.
J. F. I was listening, Judge; I thought I heard that echo again.
J. N. Echo again! What does the fellow mean? It’s my belief you’re drunk, sir: that you have stimulated your courage by liquor.
A Voice. Look out for your courage, old cockywax; you may have something to try it presently!
J. N. Officer, arrest that pernicious foreigner.
[Usher promenades once more.