Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various
page 73 of 233 (31%)
page 73 of 233 (31%)
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Gentlemen of the jury, listen to
The verdict as recorded by the court The prisoner at the bar is therein found For crime committed--and that has been proven-- Guilty of murder in the second degree. So say you, Mister Foreman? So say all? FOREMAN AND JURY. All (_bowing_). JUDGE BOLTON. A righteous verdict this, and yet a sad one A fellow-being banished from our midst, To pass his days in utter loneliness Prisoner you've heard the verdict. Have you aught To say why sentence should not now be passed? Speak; you may have the opportunity. LANGDON _counsel for the prisoner, confers with him then addresses the_ JUDGE. LANGDON He cannot speak; his heart o'erpowers his tongue; The tide of grief seeps all his strength away, As rising waters drown the sinking boat. And he entreats that I would say for him, The court permitting me, a few last words. |
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