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Prisoner for Blasphemy

CHAPTER VII
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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.
Judge North acted openly as counsel for the prosecution in this trial.
There was not the slightest disguise.

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.
By this time, I felt convinced they would _not_ agree, and every minute strengthened my belief.

While they deliberated we were all conducted to the subterranean den, where we kept each other in good spirits.


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