Submitting that the jury had disagreed on the main issue, the Crown Advocate applied for a After discharging the jury, his Lordship said the accused would be remanded in custody and retrial would take place before the other Judge. Ho (the learned Assistant Judge) thanked the jury for their attendance, saying he felt sure they had done all in their power to come to a verdict. His Lordship was also sure that he would have the jury with him in saying that no one could have more ably conducted the defence than Mr. McDonald.
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