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"No one did at first; but several circumstances came out, that

have almost forced conviction upon us; and her own behaviour has

been so confused, as to add to the evidence of facts a weight

that, I fear, leaves no hope for doubt. But she will be tried

today, and you will then hear all."

He then related that, the morning on which the murder of poor

William had been discovered, Justine had been taken ill, and

confined to her bed for several days. During this interval, one

of the servants, happening to examine the apparel she had worn on

the night of the murder, had discovered in her pocket the picture

of my mother, which had been judged to be the temptation of the

murderer. The servant instantly showed it to one of the others,

who, without saying a word to any of the family, went to a

magistrate; and, upon their deposition, Justine was apprehended.

On being charged with the fact, the poor girl confirmed the

suspicion in a great measure by her extreme confusion of manner.