The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-09-06

told!" Daniel Meade's features twitched;
the sweat started on his forehead as he
faced Martin Lee There was no blow
struck save that the bullet made that
came from your pistol, as all here know"
AYE, thou base slayer of horses and
lambs-thou knowest there was TO
blow
"Silence!" commanded the Judge who
stood by Sir Thomas Danforth, and see
that you do not interrupt him again at
your peril. Proceed-and bear in mind.
what thou sayest here thou must repeat
in Salem, when this matter is disposed
of fully"
Martin Lee bowed and resumed with
out change of tone, or manifesting more
concern than he had before being eau
toned.
Although it was dark, saw between
me and the window a flash; then l knew
the man bending over the bed had a knife.
So, knowing the peril l was in, seeing
the blow was meant for me, because OF
the money I had on me, but which 1 had
put under my pillow with my diamonds,
took chance aim in the dark, fired, and
striking the man down, sprang out of
the window, and finding below it the
DO ard the landlords son came in on,
slid to the ground and made my way to
John Lees, more by good fortune than be-
cause knew where to find it. l con-
cealed nothing from first to last"
He speaks the truth, said Dorothea
Lee; twas told me and Janet before my
hus5a nd knew he was in the house"
Then, foreseeing the trouble [ would
bring upon my brother, resolvedto con-
ceal myself, and So"
Il did counsel him to conceal himself
in the house on Willis Hill, Dorothea
interposed.
That is the truth, your worshipful, if
die for it, Martin Lee concluded.
And your money and diamonds?" sad
Sir Thomas.
L left behind me-"
Grizzle Meade's fury on hearing this
was uncomfortable. "Thou'rt the prince
of liars! See how little makes thee
perjurer of perjurers. Did not all who
looked on our son see the place where
thy bullet struck him? And now to
charge us with robbery-dost not fear lest
the Almighty should strike thee dead,
base liar"
Fit food for the gallows thou art, ;"
said Daniel Meade, with thy lies"
Who speaks of the gallows here may
find it wiser he held his tongue" said
Justice Hurkins, severely.
Must We hold our peace while his
Veuomous tongue ways! cllel UliZAie
Meade.
"Hark ye, Grizzle Meade, said Justice
Harkins. Mayhap the Marshal has
something to say to thee.
lis only this. Since Martin Lee has
the courage to stand face to face with
you aud Daniel Meade, you would do well
to hold your peace" Whereat Daniel
Meade fell back pace and Grizzle grew
paler than the prisoners who were gazing
upon her cruel face.
Thou hast something to ray concern
ing this matter" said Sir Thorn s, ad-
dressing Proctor, who advanced and
spoke out clearly.
Il have, and bring witnesses to prove
what say"
And now, for the first time since they
entered Ipswich Jail, Dorothea and Janet
Lee looked from one TO the ovher with as
little fear and restraint as though they
were merely witnesses to the scene pass
ing before them. The apprentice was
haggard and pale, and Ann Bigger looked
fearfully from Giles Ellis to Proctor, on
whom all eyes were cast.
Long before l met Martin Lee, GER
tain circumstances, whereof you have
been duly advised by my uncle here"
Giles Ellis shot a look of malice at
Proctor on hearing this, aud trembled),
warranted us in applying to you for au-
thority to eXhume the body of the muir
dered man." Here Daniel Meade CROPPED
blindly, but Grizzle erasped his arm and
whispered in his ear Marshal Hobbs,
my uncle Ahner Balm, Tom Jones, and
myself performed the task. But, lest
there might be some who would question
our knowledge, we had near at hand u
physician of repute. We found"
Stay" said the Deputy. Bring the
Indian in.
The Marshal advanced to the door,
opened it, made sign, and Indian Joe
was suddenly thrust into the midst of
them. The Indian walked with diff
Guilty; he crouche when he encountered
the eyes of Giles Ellis fixed balefully
upon him. He did not trust himself TO
look at the Judges, but gaZcd steadfa tly
upon the tloor. Sir Thomas made Il ign,
and Proctor resumed:
The phys clan stripped the body in
our presence and We beheld a terrible
wound made by sword or knife, sniff
cient to cause instant death. as TIE paper
duly certified by us and signed by the
physician and now i'll your possession
pl inly proves.
On hearing this Daniel Meade ut
tered a hoarse cry, lifted his hands
wildly IN the air, and fell in fit. Griz-
zle Meade, seeing him lying at her feet,
turned her heal slowly Awe, hatred
and terror were depicted in every Inca
ment as SIZE looked at Arthur Proctor.
Proceed. said Sir Thomas. lis as
well Daniel Meade's ears are closed for
the present.
There was wound in the head. caused
by the bullet from Martin | ee's pistol,
But the physician, after examining it
carefully declares ii could not have pro-
duced death, if it even stunned the L.lar.
1t was n scalp wound. Death was caused
instantly by the thrdst of the sharp in-
strument, which cut the heart in twain"
AS these terrible words We're uttered
Grizzle Meade turned greenish hue,
purple spots suddenly shot into her
cheeks, that were livid until now: he:
eyeballs were distended with horror
Then she, too, fell on the floor beside her
husband.
There was hustle and confusion; the
iailer and his wife brought help and bore
them out. Giles Ellis and Ann Bigger
| approached the entrance, followed by
Ezra Easily, but the jailer at sign sud
denly closed the door.
Since the murder is as good as con-
fessed," said Justice Danfoltb, I'VE will
proceed with other matters connected with
this unnatural crime" And now the
countenance of the Deputy was rs set
anu Haio dS INC hihSes VI Aatc. piedt
injustice has been done John Lees wife
! and daughter, fear, and it will go hard
| with all who have been instrumental in
misleading the authorities. AS for these
! here" he indicated the apprentice, Ann
Bigger, and Indian Joe with a sweep of
! his hand, they will one and all lie here
and await our pleasure. But, here JUS
| tice Danforth looked sternly at his kins-
man. who stroye, but in vain, to meet
| his look -as for my kinsman there, the
| punishment he deserves is much G eater,
| since he has, it seems, brought reproach
| both upon his father that was my cousin,
! and disgrace on his own head. Speak
said the justice, sternly, as he turned to
the Indian. Who was it you saw in John
Winslow's field? You swore twas Mar
tin Lee here"
The Indian crouched; he looked quickly
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