"What! have you not the power to do me justice without
soliciting Injustice to help you?"
"The Board has the power," said Dr. Eskell; "but for many reasons they
exercise it with prudence and reserve. Besides, it is only fair to those
who have signed the order, to give them the graceful office of liberating
the patient; it paves the way to reconciliation."
Alfred sighed. The Commissioners, to keep up his heart, promised to send
him copies of their correspondence with the person who had signed the
order. "Then," said Mr. Abbott kindly, "you will see your case is not
being neglected."
The following precis, though imperfect, will give some idea of the
correspondence:
1. The Board wrote to Thomas Hardie, letting him know the result of the
Special Commission, and requesting him to discharge his nephew.
Thomas quaked. Richard smiled, and advised Thomas to take no notice. By
this a week was gained to Injustice, and lost to Justice.
2. The Board pointed out Thomas Hardie's inadvertence in not answering
No. 1; enclosed copy of it, and pressed for a reply.
Thomas quaked, Richard smiled.
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