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`` I think we should have to admit that , '' the Lieutenant said ; `` it must come out that the attack was an organized one . '' `` Well , if it must , it must , '' Mark said reluctantly ; `` but then , you see , no end of questions would be asked , and the thing might be delayed while a search is being made for the men who stole the bracelet . '' `` Well , we will keep it out of the inquiry if we can , '' the Lieutenant said . `` The meeting will be at three o'clock . I will send a man to take you to the Town Hall . '' At the appointed hour the party proceeded to the court , and the eighteen prisoners , under a strong guard , having been brought in , six magistrates took their places on the bench ; the rest of the court was crowded , the fray on the wharf and the number of captures having created quite a stir in the city . They had arranged that Tring should first give his evidence , which he did , the Lieutenant of the watch acting as interpreter , though most of the magistrates understood English .