Take the following as truth: I was still staring, when I was startled and recalled by the verdict being given: "Wilful Murder against some person or persons unknown." 84 Chapter 7 POIROT PAYS HIS DEBTS As we came out of the Stylites Arms, Poirot drew me aside by a gentle pressure of the arm. 
Then the following statement: "I recalled the verdict being given when I was still staring. " is true, false, or inconclusive?