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 that of Probert. Not a symptom of weakness or unmanliness escaped him.

The unfortunate Thurtell passed the evening of Thursday in the greatest tranquillity and firmness. He went to bed at one on Friday morning, and slept with the utmost composure until seven, when the Reverend Mr Franklin arrived, and the prisoner was awakened to receive his pious attentions. From that moment he was entirely engaged in devotion. Nor for one moment did his fortitude fail him. He was affected most deeply when his brother finally parted from him at four o’clock on Thursday afternoon, but he speedily resumed his usual calm manner. The brother burst away from him almost suffocated with grief. He held his handkerchief over his eyes, and the greater part, of his face as he entered the coach that conveyed him to London. He was mild and unreserved in answering such questions as were asked.

Thurtell, in the course of conversation, again alluded to Probert. He said, “I forgive Probert from the bottom of my heart; I hope he will live to repent of his past sins. But, notwithstanding the