I will see His Majesty.

He is not yet gone to supper." At the door he turned again.
"The verdict was Guilty ?" he said.

"You were there and heard it ?" I told him Yes; for I was all impatient.
"And how was that verdict received in court ?" "It was applauded," I said shortly.
He still waited an instant.

Then he went out.
* * * * * I was all in a fever till he came back; for his manner and his hesitation had renewed my terrors.

Yet still I would not let myself doubt.