His Honour observed that the case was a very bad one, especially had for the reason that it was the duty of British subjects employed in the Customs service to set a good example to others. It was also regrettable that accused had Jed a young man astray. He had no doubt it was entirely due to Doyle that. Palamountain had been led astray and had lost a career open to him in the service. It was a case which ought to be dealt with severely, but he wished to be merciful as well as just. He would take into consideration the good conduct of accused during 13 years' service, also the fact that he would Jose his pension, and consider also the wife and five children.
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