So our sick man heard much of the conversation between Fessenden and the fellow's confederates.

Now Peters, the physician and the clergyman are all willing to swear to the statement that Bert Dodge hired Fessenden, Bettrick and Deevers to testify against me.

Young Dodge, according to the overheard conversation, met and drilled all three in their parts.

That was before the three came here yesterday afternoon, with the Dodges, and supplied you with the affidavits that you now hold.

For this service, Dodge is believed to have paid each young loafer the sum of twenty dollars, with a promise of eighty more apiece after they had told their tales in court.