To these reasonings the prisoners had, of course, nothing to say; but the official reports bear the strongest testimony to their fortitude.  “Rolla, when arraigned, affected not to understand the charge against him, and when it was at his request further explained to him, assumed, with wonderful adroitness, astonishment and surprise.  He was remarkable, throughout his trial, for great presence and composure of mind.  When he was informed he was convicted, and was advised to prepare for death, though he had previously (but after his trial) confessed his guilt, he appeared perfectly confounded, but exhibited no signs of fear.  In Ned’s behavior there was nothing remarkable; but his countenance was stern and immovable, even whilst he was receiving the sentence of death:  from his looks it was impossible to discover or conjecture what were his feelings.  Not so with Peter; for in his countenance were strongly marked disappointed ambition, revenge, indignation, and an anxiety to know how far the discoveries had extended; and the same emotions were exhibited in his conduct.  He did not appear to fear personal consequences, for his whole behavior indicated the reverse; but exhibited an evident anxiety for the success of their plan, in which his whole soul was embarked.  His countenance and behavior were the same when he received his sentence, and his only words were, on retiring, ’I suppose you’ll let me see my wife and family before I die?’ and that not in a supplicating tone.  When he was asked, a day or two after, if it was possible he could wish to see his master and family murdered, who had treated him so kindly, he only replied to the question by a smile.  Monday’s behavior was not peculiar.  When he was before the Court, his arms were folded; he heard the testimony given against him, and received his sentence with the utmost firmness and composure.  But no description can accurately convey to others the impression which the trial, defence, and appearance of Gullah Jack made on those who witnessed the workings of his cunning and rude address.  When arrested and brought before the Court, in company with another African named Jack, the property of the estate of Pritchard, he assumed so much ignorance, and looked and acted the fool so well, that some of the Court could not believe that this was the necromancer who was sought after.  This conduct he continued when on his trial, until he saw the witnesses and heard the testimony as it progressed against him, when, in an instant, his countenance was lighted up as if by lightning, and his wildness and vehemence of gesture, and the malignant glance with which he eyed the witnesses who appeared against him, all indicated the savage, who, indeed, had been caught, but not tamed.  His courage, however, soon forsook him.  When he received sentence of death, he earnestly implored that a fortnight longer might be allowed him, and then a week longer, which he continued earnestly to solicit until he was taken from the court-room to his cell; and when he was carried to execution, he gave up his spirit without firmness or composure.”