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The magistrate appeared at first perfectly incredulous, but as I

continued he became more attentive and interested; I saw him

sometimes shudder with horror; at others a lively surprise,

unmingled with disbelief, was painted on his countenance.

When I had concluded my narration, I said, "This is the being

whom I accuse and for whose seizure and punishment I call upon

you to exert your whole power. It is your duty as a magistrate,

and I believe and hope that your feelings as a man will not

revolt from the execution of those functions on this occasion."