The members of the First Church were present in mass to see the minister enter, pale and haggard with the disgrace of his son.
The judge, an untidy old man of great ability and probity, was in his seat, looking out absently over the spectators.

"The next case" to him was _only_ a case.

He had grown gray in dealing with infractions of the law, and though kindly disposed he had grown indifferent--use had dulled his sympathies.

His beard, yellow with tobacco stain, was still venerable, and his voice, deep and melodious, was impressive and commanding.
He was disposed to cut short all useless forms, and soon brought the case to vital questions.

Naturally, the prosecution made a great deal of Harold's bad character, drawing from ready witnesses the story of his misdeeds.