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In a moment the young fellows had dismounted, fastened their horses, and were ascending the precipitous slope which led up to the object which had excited their curiosity.
As I halted before the officer, he addressed me in a voice audible to the entire assemblage of troops and spectators.
Excuse the liberty, miss,"--to Sara--"but you look rosier and--well, better than you did that--that--"
"A life for a life is the law of the land," continued the judge, paying no attention to the forlorn mother, but looking the accused directly in the eye.
