“To prove these serious charges,” continued the judge, “I am about to call several witnesses. At the same time the prisoner will be given the privilege of cross-questioning them, and of pleading in his own behalf. Mr. Philip Ryder.”
At this summons Phil advanced from the farther end of the room, and the prisoner regarded him with undisguised amazement.
After answering the usual questions regarding his personality and business, Phil was asked if he knew the prisoner.
“I do,” he answered.
“What is his name?”
“I understand that he now calls himself Bradwick, but a few months ago he went by the name of Strengel.”
[“That’s a lie!” shouted the prisoner, hoarsely.]
[“THAT’S A LIE!” SHOUTED THE PRISONER, HOARSELY]
“Silence!” commanded the judge. “Now Mr. Ryder, tell the jury what you know concerning the accused from the time of your first meeting with him up to the present.”