After hearing the evidence, and examining the confession of Silas Meadowcroft, the grand jury found a true bill against both the prisoners.

The day appointed for their trial was the first day in the new week.
I had carefully prepared Naomi's mind for the decision of the grand jury.

She bore the new blow bravely.
"If you are not tired of it," she said, "come with me to the prison tomorrow.

Ambrose will need a little comfort by that time." She paused, and looked at the day's letters lying on the table.

"Still not a word about John Jago," she said.