Again I felt his eyes question me, again my mother's hand tightened upon mine, as the stranger stood up and in softest, most musical tones gave his evidence.

And the evidence of Georgio Rhodojani, Greek sailor, as translated by Jacopo Rousapoulos, interpreter, of Penzance, was this:-- "My name is Georgio Rhodojani.

I am a Greek by birth, and have been a sailor all my life.

I was seaman on board the ship which was wrecked last night on your horrible coast.

The ship belonged to Bristol, and was homeward bound, but I know neither her name nor the name of her captain." At this strange opening, amazement fell upon all.