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Against his solicitor's advice, and despite the entreaties of Major Reay and James McBean, Jan pleaded guilty when brought before the magistrate. It seemed to him impossible to do otherwise and remain an honest man. He was committed to stand his trial at the next quarter sessions, and bail was refused.
Jan smiled gaily to his friends in the court-house as he was led from the dock, but his heart was like lead in his breast. He had no illusions concerning his fate.