221
[See Image 529 for earlier version of the following text.]

With the measured step and calm 29
collected ^ visage air of an asylum-
physician approaching in the public
hall some patient beginning to show
indications of a coming parox paroxysm,
Claggart deliberatly advanced within
short range of Billy, and mesmerically
looking him in the eye, briefly
recapitulated the accusation.
221
[See Image 529 for earlier version of the following text.]

With the measured step and calm 29
collected ^ visage air of an asylum-
physician approaching in the public
hall some patient beginning to show
indications of a coming parox paroxysm,
Claggart deliberatly advanced within
short range of Billy, and mesmerically
looking him in the eye, briefly
recapitulated the accusation.

Transcribed by: John Bryant