15/21 "He will say who he has seen go in and out; and we shall not be able to deny it." He said this very quietly, without any sign of perturbation; and Mr. They seemed a little thoughtful only. "His Majesty hath promised it." "Yes: His Majesty hath promised it," said Mr.Whitbread in such a manner that my heart turned cold; but I said no more on the point. When the case comes on, as it surely will, the question for us is what you must do. I doubt not that you could give evidence that you have found us harmless folk"-- (he smiled as he said this)--"but I do not know that you will be able to add much to what other of our witnesses will be able to say. |