36/40 Mr.Cattell declares that he never instructed his counsel to say anything of the kind; but all I know is that it _was_ said, and that while our cheeks were tingling with shame and indignation, he heard it all without a word of protest. He took the case completely into his own hands, examined and cross-examined. His summing-up was a disgusting exhibition. Naturally enough the jury returned a verdict of Guilty without leaving the box; but sentence was deferred until our jury had also agreed. While they deliberated we were all conducted to the subterranean den, where we kept each other in good spirits. |