CHAPTER V.

THE EXAMINATION.

The Justice of the Peace—Oscar’s arraignment—His feelings—The Squire’s advice—Reading of the complaint—Oscar’s plea—The witnesses—Mr. Preston’s opinion of the evidence—Decision reserved—Jerry’s examination—His confession—Oscar’s recall—His surprise—Bonds required, but not obtained—Oscar and the constable—A sad journey—The jail—The registry—Oscar’s cell—His supper—His father’s arrival at Brookdale—The case settled—Release from jail, 73