Mr.Walker told them that Mr.Fothergill was right, and that the only excuse to be made for Mr.
Crawley was that he was out of his senses.
"I don't see it," said Lord Lufton.

"I might have a lot of paper money by me, and not know from Adam where I got it." "But you would have to show where you got it, my lord, when inquiry was made," said Mr.Fothergill.
Lord Lufton, who was not particularly fond of Mr.Fothergill, and was very unwilling to be instructed by him in any of the duties of a magistrate, turned his back at once upon the duke's agent; but within three minutes afterwards he had submitted to the same instructions from Mr.Walker.
Mr.Crawley had again seated himself, and during this period of the affair was leaning over the table with his face buried on his arms.
Mrs.Crawley sat by his side, utterly impotent as to any assistance, just touching him with her hand, and waiting behind her veil till she should be made to understand what was the decision of the magistrates.

This was at last communicated to her,--and to him,--in a whisper by Mr.Walker.

Mr.Crawley must understand that he was committed to take his trial at Barchester, at the next assizes, which would be held in April, but that bail would be taken;--his own bail in five hundred pounds, and that of two others in two hundred and fifty pounds each.

And Mr.Walker explained further that he and the bailmen were ready, and that the bail-bond was prepared.