You say your father's name is Richard Vaughan——?
Vaughan
Yes—Dr. Richard Vaughan—and I ask for him a fair trial confronted by his accusers—I ask for justice—will you grant him this trial——?
[Lincoln lays the pamphlet down on his desk and rises.]
Lincoln
[Shakes his head.]
I cannot——! I cannot do it!
[He folds his arms behind his back and paces the floor, unconscious of the glitter of murder in Vaughan's eyes. Vaughan slowly draws his revolver and is about to lift to fire, when Lincoln suddenly turns and speaks.]
[With sharp emphasis.]
That little pamphlet, sir, found its way into the ranks and caused a number of soldiers to desert——