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And now for a time we cease to be friends and I am simply an examining magistrate , and you are an accused prisoner who is about to make a voluntary confession before me . Pray sit right opposite to me and answer all my questions clearly and accurately -- in fact tell me exactly what happened . '' And Vamhidy produced paper and writing requisites , lit a pair of candles which he placed by his side and began the examination of the youth sitting in front of him . By midnight the confession was duly written down . When , however , Vamhidy proposed that Coloman should now come back to Pest and be reconciled to his relations , the youth hesitated : `` We will see , '' said he . `` At any rate remain here with me then , '' continued Szilard . `` Sleep in my room and take till to-morrow to think it over .