I was innocent.

Moreover, I knew I should not be convicted." The barrister well remembered the view of the case taken by the Bar mess.
Even the redoubtable Dobbie was afraid of the jury.

His face must have conveyed dubiety with respect to Hume's last remark, for the other continued eagerly: "It is quite true.

Wait until I have concluded.

After the footman brought the whisky and soda to the library that night I took a small quantity, and pulled an easy-chair in front of the fire.