“'Your witness,' said Coke.
“'My friend,' said Catiline, rising quietly. 'How many men are you?'
“'One, sir,' was the answer.
“'Have you ever been in two places at once?'
“'Yes, sir.'
“'When was that?'
“'When I was in jail and in London all at the same time.'
“'Very good; but were you in two places on the day of this attack upon you by Cerberus?'
“'No, sir. I wish I had been. I'd have stayed in the other place.'
“'Then if you were in but one place yourself, how do you know that Cerberus was in more than one place?'