Reason was thrown away upon this tough juryman, and, therefore, it was necessary to ascertain what effect starvation might have upon him.

A verdict, that is, a unanimous decision from these twelve men as to Alaric's guilt, was necessary; it might be that three would think him innocent, and nine guilty, or that any other division of opinion might take place; but such divisions among a jury are opposed to the spirit of the British constitution.

Twelve men must think alike; or, if they will not, they must be made to do so.

'Reason with him again,' said the judge, as he went to his own dinner.

Had the judge bade them remind him how hungry he would soon be if he remained obstinate, his lordship would probably have expressed the thought which was passing through his mind.