FIRST LAWYER. I think he should not.
SECOND LAWYER. The case is of so unusual a nature—
FIRST LAWYER. That does not affect witnesses and a confession.
JEPPE. Oh, if they would only go for each other's throats, then I could set upon the judge and give him such a beating he would forget both law and procedure.
SECOND LAWYER. But listen, worthy colleague! Although the deed is confessed, the man has deserved no punishment, for he did no murder nor robbery nor harm of any kind while on the premises.
FIRST LAWYER. That makes no difference! Intentio furandi is the same as furtum.
JEPPE. Talk Danish, you black hound! Then I can answer for myself.
FIRST LAWYER. For when a man is taken, whether he was about to steal or had already stolen, he is a thief.
JEPPE. Gracious judge! I am perfectly willing to be hanged if that attorney can be hanged alongside of me.
SECOND LAWYER. Stop talking like that, Jeppe! You are merely injuring your own case.