His countenance had evinced no surprise or emotion, when the tools were produced.

He had, indeed, upon thinking the matter over before coming into court, come to the conclusion that the tools, which he had in a small basket at the time he was attacked, had been found in or near the house; having been left there purposely, by Tom Thorne, in order to throw suspicion upon him.

Their production, therefore, was no surprise to him.
A slight shade had passed over his face when Mrs.Ellison entered the witness box.

Glancing at the squire as she gave her evidence, Reuben saw that Mr.Ellison looked greatly vexed and annoyed.

As before, at the conclusion of the evidence of each witness, Reuben was asked if he had any question to put.