Had they asked me my meaning, I would have instantly told them; because, I trust, I am incapable of falsehood; and I will say now, that if my life could obtain that of William Reilly, I would lay it willingly down for him, as I am certain he would lay down his for the preservation of mine." There was a pause here, and a murmur of approbation ran through the court.

The opposing counsel, too, found that they had been led astray, and that to examine her any further would be only a weakening of their own cause.

They attached, however, no blame of insincerity to her, but visited with much bitterness the unexpected capsize which they had got, on the stupid head of Doldrum, their attorney.

They consequently determined to ask her no more questions, and she was about to withdraw, when Fox rose up, and said: "Miss Folliard, I am counsel for the prisoner at the bar, and I trust you will answer me a few questions.

I perceive, madam, that you are fatigued of this scene; but the questions I shall put to you will be few and brief.