CROSS-EXAMINATION OF RICHARD PIGOTT
with the request that the sheet 'had better be photographed.' So closed the first round of the combat.
"Russell went on in his former courteous manner, and Pigott, who had now completely recovered confidence, looked once more like a man determined to stand to his guns.
"Russell, having disposed of some preliminary points at length (and after he had been perhaps about half an hour on his feet), closed with the witness.
"Russell. 'The first publication of the articles "Parnellism and Crime" was on the 7th March, 1887?'
"Pigott. (sturdily). 'I do not know.'
"Russell (amiably). 'Well, you may assume that is the date.'
"Pigott (carelessly). 'I suppose so.'
"Russell. 'And you were aware of the intended publication of the correspondence, the incriminatory letters?'
"Pigott (firmly). 'No, I was not at all aware of it.'
"Russell (sharply, and with the Ulster ring in his voice). 'What?'
Pigott (boldly). 'No, certainly not.'
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"Russell. 'Were you not aware that there were grave charges to be made against Mr. Parnell and the leading members of the Land League?'
"Pigott (positively). 'I was not aware of it until they actually commenced.'
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