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But to return to those points of the trial which I can remember, and which I think of sufficient interest to put before you These refer chiefly to Maitland's exaovernment's chief witness, M Godin Such portions of their testimony as I shall put before you I shall quote exactly as it was given and reported by Maitland's friend, Sian for the defence he said: "At about half-past seven on the night of the 22d of April, John Darrow met his death at his hohter, Messrs Willard, Browne, Herne, anda virulent poison into his systeht incision in his neck That wound the prisoner before you confesses he himself inflicted I would like to know a littleit without detection, in the presence, not only of his victi close about him M Latour will please take the stand"

As M Latour stepped into the witness-box, a wave of suppressed excitement ran all over the court-room Every nerve was strained to its tensest pitch, every ear eager for the slightest syllable he ht utter What could be done for a man who had confessed, and ould be the solution of the cri defied the authorities? The explanation was now to be made and it is no wonder that the excite formalities

Q Have you ever seen e

Q Have you any reason to believe I have ever seen you before to-day?

A None whatever--er--that is--unless on the night of the murder

Q Were you acquainted with John Darrow?

A Yes

Q How long have you known him?

A About six months--perhaps seven

Q What were your relations?

A I don't understand--We had gaether