I saw him, as I tell you, in the same moment that the gun was fired." "But now, where was Locksley ?" "It is equally impossible that it could have been Locksley.

He was within my view at the same time, at right angles from me, deep in the wood, away from the paths altogether.

It was Thorn did the deed, beyond all doubt, and the verdict ought to have been willful murder against him.

Carlyle, I see you don't believe my story." "What you say has startled me, and I must take time to consider whether I believe it or not," said Mr.Carlyle, in his straightforward manner.
"The most singular thing is, if you witnessed this, Thorn's running from the cottage in the manner you describe, that you did not come forward and denounce him." "I didn't do it, because I was a fool, a weak coward, as I have been all my life," rejoined Richard.

"I can't help it; it was born with me, and will go with me to my grave.