language in Moll Flanders

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…could not be concluded" because the case is somewhat of a conspiracy as there are no material witnesses. Her declaration, however, is also counteractive as it lessens the validity of her argument because it seems that she is begging to be set free of her wrongdoing. The fact that she says that her guilt can "not be concluded" puts her integrity on the line because it makes her appear like she is petitioning for forgiveness.