Indeed!
Yes—but only points of law.
The court have power to grant such leave, hey?
Yes, that we have, said a judge. You may speak us a speech now, if you will; but I would have you confine yourself to the charge.—
Here the prosecutor stood up, and saying he had made out his case, prayed the direction of the court—
No, no, excuse me, said Burroughs; no, no, you have taught me how to proceed Sir, and I shall undertake for the wretched woman, whatever may be thought or said by the man of the law.
Proceed Mr. Burroughs—you are at liberty to proceed.
Well Martha, said Burroughs—I am to be your counsel now. What have you to say for yourself?
The lawyers interchanged a sneer with each other.
Me—nothin’ at all, Sir.