The Foreman: May I ask one question, my Lord?
Judge: Certainly.
The Foreman: Do I understand the witness to say that the prisoner was a musician?
Witness: He was, my Lord.
Foreman: His case looks black indeed.
[Canon Crisparkle Cross-examined.]
Mr. Crotch: Canon Crisparkle, you referred to the night of the preliminary quarrel and the return of Neville Landless. Do you remember accusing Neville of intoxication?
Witness: Quite well.
Mr. Crotch: You said, “You are not sober”?
Witness: I did so.