Of course, you are aware that this inquiry will stand adjourned, and the whole matter will be gone into fully at a later date." "So I have been informed, sir." Ingerman was the next witness.

_He_, like a good democrat, kissed the cover of the Bible.

The coroner began by giving him some advice.
"This is a purely formal inquiry, to permit of a death certificate being issued.

You will oblige me, therefore, by answering my questions without introducing any extraneous subject." Ingerman adhered to these instructions.

Having already shot a carefully-prepared bolt, he meant avoiding any further conflict with the authorities.