human
What was the nature of the business which you transacted with deceased?
gpt
I am bound over very solemnly not to mention it until a certain time.
human
Was it a will you called the two servants to witness?
gpt
I am not at liberty to answer. I pass my word as a gentleman and a man of honor that in no way do I consider this to affect my friend Mr. Atherton's present position; and that when it does I shall consider myself free to speak.
human
We shall compel you, Mr. Kavanagh, to speak in another place than this. The breach of etiquette you have committed will not be passed over by us as the family and confidential legal advisers of the deceased gentleman.
gpt
We shall both act as we think right, Mr. Walker.
human
For God's sake, and for the sake of one who is dear to us both, I entreat you, John Kavanagh, to reveal any thing that may help to clear an innocent man from this frightful imputation.
gpt
I will, Hugh, so help me God! But it would avail you nothing to speak now.
human
Have you anything further to state?
gpt
Nothing, save my most solemn religious conviction that Mr. Atherton is innocent, and that he is the victim of the foulest plot.