You have allowed you saw another individual in your passage through the King's Park to Saint Leonard's Crags--I must know every word which passed betwixt you." Thus closely pressed, Butler, who had no reason for concealing what passed at that meeting, unless because Jeanie Deans was concerned in it, thought it best to tell the whole truth from beginning to end.
"Do you suppose," said the magistrate, pausing, "that the young woman will accept an invitation so mysterious ?" "I fear she will," replied Butler.
"Why do you use the word _fear_ it ?" said the magistrate.
"Because I am apprehensive for her safety, in meeting at such a time and place, one who had something of the manner of a desperado, and whose message was of a character so inexplicable." "Her safety shall be cared for," said the magistrate.

"Mr.Butler, I am concerned I cannot immediately discharge you from confinement, but I hope you will not be long detained .-- Remove Mr.Butler, and let him be provided with decent accommodation in all respects." He was conducted back to the prison accordingly; but, in the food offered to him, as well as in the apartment in which he was lodged, the recommendation of the magistrate was strictly attended to..