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heir to the deceased; his confusion when we told him of the murder; that unwary expression which fell from him, showing that he knew with what weapon the wound was inflicted; and, above all, the dagger found in his apartment,—every thing combines to fix the foul deed upon him. There is no judge in the land who will hesitate to give sentence in my favour.

In your favour, Sir! is it favour to you that your near relation should be publicly executed as a murderer? I thought you had prosecuted unwillingly, as next nearest of kin to the deceased, and therefore compelled to it.

True—very true, learned Borion; in my favour as a prosecutor, who, from duty, would make good his accusation. But as a man and a kinsman, with the affections of both, which heaven knows how deeply I feel! most keenly and severely against me. You perceive the distinction here?

It had escaped me.

I am drawn two different ways by two powerful ties; but my duty to the public must be