"Herr Hochwald," he said calmly, and Hochwald faced him. "I would like to ask you a few questions."
Hochwald bowed.
"You speak of two men who attacked you in the automobile. Why did you stop to let them attack you?"
"They stood in the middle of the road and the car slowed down. When it stopped, they sprang upon the running board."
"You were armed?"
"Yes, but they had me covered before I could get my weapon."
"You had a chauffeur?"
"No."
"That is all for the present, Herr Hochwald."
And Hochwald sat down. Senf remained standing and with a sober face commanded silence. Men leaned forward in their seats, wondering what was coming next, aware from the manner of the chairman that the statement of Herr Hochwald was not to go unchallenged. The big man in the blouse at a gesture from Senf took his seat and the crowd became quiet. Hochwald had lighted a cigarette, and sent a quick look of challenge toward Liederman and Zoya Rochal. The venerable chairman began speaking.