CHAPTER XIV

COLLAPSE OF PIGOTT

Lord Russell's cross-examination of Pigott--The disappearance of Pigott--His confession to Mr. Labouchere--Mr. Lewis returns the confession--The Commission hears from Pigott--He sends the confession, under cover, to Mr. Shannon--The confession read out in court--Mr. Labouchere in the witness-box--Mr. Sala describes the scene at 24 Grosvenor Gardens--Pigott's end--Mr. Labouchere's compassion for his orphans--Letter from Dr. Walsh--Mr. Labouchere and Primrose dames--Trying to hoax Labby