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CHAPTER XIII.
Sir Gilbert Hawkesby had the reputation of being a just and able judge,
a man of fine intellect, great vigour, and immense determination of
character. On the bench he looked the part which popular imagination
had given him to play. His eyes were described as "steely" by a lady
journalist, who had occasion to watch him during the sensational trial
of Mrs. Lorimer. His chin she described later on in her article as
"characteristic of a strong fighter." His manner in court was
exceedingly severe. In private life, especially during his summer
holiday, he tried not to look like a judge, and was always pleased when
strangers mistook him for a country gentleman, the owner of a landed
property. He had a broad figure, and emphasised its breadth by wearing
on his holiday loose jackets of rough tweed. He had strong, stout legs
which looked well in knickerbockers and shooting stockings. A casual
observer, not knowing the man, would have set him down as an ardent
sportsman, and would have been perfectly right. The judge loved
fishing, and was prepared to go long distances in the hope of catching
salmon. He liked yachting, and owned a small cutter which was one of
the crack boats of her class.
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