It has been necessary
for Colonel Grant to explain to the court his own presence at
Monsanto at midnight on the 28th. It would have been better,
perhaps, had he simply stated that it was fortuitous, although I
can understand that the court might have hesitated to accept such
a statement. That, however, is really all that concerns the matter.
Colonel Grant happened to be there. That is all that the court
need remember. Let me add the assurance that it would not in the
least assist the court to know more, so far as the case under
consideration is concerned."
In view of that the president notified that he had nothing further
to ask the witness, and Colonel Grant saluted and withdrew to a
seat near Lady O'Moy.
There followed the evidence of Major Carruthers with regard to the
dispute between Count Samoval and Captain Tremayne, which
substantially bore out what Sir Terence and Colonel Grant had
already said, notwithstanding that it manifested a strong bias in
favour of the prisoner.
"The conversation which Samoval threatened to resume does not appear
to have been resumed," he added in conclusion.
"How can you say that?" Major Swan asked him.
"I may state my opinion, sir," flashed Carruthers, his chubby face
reddening.
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