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depart. Being ever again seen within the realm, after that period, death, according to the utmost rigour of the law, is thy portion.

I thank your clemency. If my soul and body keep together so long, I will obey you; but if otherwise, ye will not refuse to my mortal remains a spot of earth for their resting-place, and the dust of your land to cover them.—This is my request:—that I liemay lie where my friend(Struggling in vain to keep down his emotion.)—I thank your clemency. (Is supported by .)

What means this? has he slain himself?—And who lies here? Kranzberg dead, and bathed in blood! Such outrage in a court of justice!—Who permitted it? Everyone present is answerable to the law for this.

Kranzberg, in the rage of disappointment, was, as Borion and all here present can witness, the aggressor. We endeavoured to separate them, but ere we could effect it, these bleeding wounds were given and received.