Traitors alike to God and man, and bond slaves of Satan, they are out of the pale of Christian charity." "No criminal, however great, is out of the pale of Christian charity," replied Richard; "but such scenes as we have just witnessed are a disgrace to humanity, and a mockery of justice.

In seeking to discover and punish one offence, a greater is committed.

Suppose this poor young woman really guilty--what then?
Our laws are made for protection, as well as punishment of wrong.

She should he arraigned, convicted, and condemned before punishment." "Our laws admit of torture, Richard," observed Nicholas.
"True," said the young man, with a shudder, "and it is another relic of a ruthless age.

But torture is only allowed under the eye of the law, and can be inflicted by none but its sworn servants.