But that is immaterial; the discovery of the stolen property upon them will be sufficient to hang them.

No doubt we shall have some Bow Streets runners down from town tomorrow or next day, and they will most likely be able to say who the fellows are." "Will Mr.Bastow have to give evidence against his son ?" "Not before us, I think; but I imagine he will have to appear at the trial." "It will be terrible for him." "Yes, terrible.

I sincerely hope that they will not summon him, but I am afraid that there is very little doubt about it; they are sure to want to know about his son's general conduct, though possibly the testimony on that point of the constable at Reigate will be sufficient.

My own hope is that he will get a long sentence; at any rate, one long enough to insure his not coming back during his father's lifetime.

If you had seen his manner when we were talking to him yesterday, you would believe that he is capable of anything.