He was dressed in clean linen and respectable black, and his manner was modest and subdued.

Only a discoloration of one eye showed where Captain Cy's blow had left its mark.
He stepped upon the platform beside the congressman.

The latter laid a hand upon his shoulder.
"Gentlemen and friends," said Heman, "my name has been brought into this controversy, by Mr.Simpson directly, and in insinuation by--er--another.

Therefore it is my right to make my position clear.

Mr.
Thomas came to me last evening in distress, both of mind and body.