Bunerat. But you, my dear President, you moved them even more noticeably when you recalled the fact, very appropriately, that the accused loved the sight of blood.
The President. Ah, yes, that told a little!
All. What? What was that?
Bunerat. The President put this question: "On the morning of the crime did you not slaughter two sheep?" "Yes," replied the accused. And then, looking him straight in the eyes—
The President. Yes, I asked him: "You were getting into practice, weren't you?" [To Vagret] But after all, if I have to a certain extent affected the result, the greater part of the honor of the day is yours.
Vagret. You are too kind.
The President. Not at all! And your peroration! [With an artist's curiosity] You were really, were you not, under the stress of a great emotion, a really great emotion?
Vagret [gravely] Yes, I was under the stress of a great emotion, a really great emotion.
The President. You turned quite pale when you faced the jury—when you added, in a clear voice, "Gentlemen, I demand the head of this man!"
Vagret [his eyes fixed] Yes.