It has nothing special to do with the history of Philip Strong, but may be of interest to the reader to know that in two years' time he was pardoned out and returned to Milton to open his old saloon, where he actually told more than once the story of his attempt on the preacher's life.
There came also during those stormy times in Milton the trial of several of the men who were arrested for the assault on Mr.Winter.Philip was also summoned as a witness in these cases.

As always, he frankly testified to what he knew and saw.

Several of the accused were convicted, and sentenced to short terms.

But the mill-owner, probably fearing revenge on the part of the men, did not push the matter, and most of the cases went by default for lack of prosecution.
Mr.Winter's manner toward Philip underwent a change after that memorable evening when the minister stood by him at the peril of his own life.

There was a feeling of genuine respect, mingled with fear, in his deportment toward Philip.