Summary

The “Trial” section of the book consists of court reports written by William Kay. According to Kay, barriers had to be erected to fend off mobs who wanted to hurt Roddy. When Roddy entered the court room, many people were surprised, as they expected a monster and not a boy. The Lord Justice then informed the jury to not acknowledge the “memoir.” Roddy then pleaded not guilty to his charges. The first two witnesses were Dr. Charles Maclennan and Carmina Smoke. Maclennan identified the croman and flaughter as weapons that could have caused the injuries inflicted on the Mackenzies. Carmina Smoke explained that he was carrying these tools while walking to the Mackenzie property. She also mentioned that Roddy would sometimes talk to himself.

The next three witnesses were Mr. Smoke, Lachlan’s brother, Aenas and William Giles. Smoke informed the...