Of course, if the jury knew him as well as I do the result would be certain; but I have been trying to look at the facts as if he were a stranger, and I can't say what decision I should come to, in such a case.

Still, of course, the high character that will be given him, and the fact that there is no evidence whatever connecting him, in any way, with bad characters, must count immensely in his favour." The assizes were to take place only a fortnight after the date of Reuben's committal.

Mrs.Whitney had engaged a lawyer in the town to defend her son and, to the surprise of this gentleman, Mr.
Ellison called upon him two or three days later, and said: "Mr.Brogden, I hear that you have been engaged by Mrs.Whitney to defend her son.

I don't believe the young fellow is guilty, and therefore I authorize you to spend any sum that may be necessary in getting up his defence; and I wish you to instruct a counsel to appear for him.

Of course I cannot appear openly in the matter, and my name must not be mentioned, but I will guarantee all expenses.
"It seems to me that it would be desirable to find out, if possible, the village where he says he breakfasted, and asked the way to Lewes.