244 255 obscure to Billy's thoughts, he was
nonplussed, evincing a confusion indeed
that some observers, such as can readily be
imagined, would have construed
into involuntary evidence of mysterious hidden
guilt. Nevertheless he strove some
way to answer, but all at once
relinquished the vain endeavor, at the
same time turning an appealing glance
19 towards Captain Vere as deeming
him his best helper and friend.
The Commander ^ Captain Vere who had been seated
for a time rose to his feet, addressing
the soldier questioner interrogator . "The question you
put to him, Sir, comes naturally
244 255 obscure to Billy's thoughts, he was
nonplussed, evincing a confusion indeed
that some observers, such as can readily be
imagined, would have construed
into involuntary evidence of mysterious hidden
guilt. Nevertheless he strove some
way to answer, but all at once
relinquished the vain endeavor, at the
same time turning an appealing glance
19 towards Captain Vere as deeming
him his best helper and friend.
The Commander ^ Captain Vere who had been seated
for a time rose to his feet, addressing
the soldier questioner interrogator . "The question you
put to him, Sir, comes naturally

Transcribed by: John Bryant