Rand, on the Justice's Bench, and Mocket, in the act of voting, both heard, and both looked his way.

Ludwell Cary knit his brows, and meeting his brother's eyes, slightly shook his head.

Look and gesture said, "Leave abuse alone, Fair." Mocket voted for Rand.

"I challenge that vote!" cried Major Edward Churchill.

"The man's been in prison." Amid the noise that followed, the Jackal was heard to cry, "It's a lie! Lewis, tell them it's a lie! Major Churchill, you'd better be careful! I was acquitted, and you know it." "Do I ?" answered the Major coolly.