Judge: You did not call upon Schoeman to produce any evidence against her?
Witness: No.
Judge: His letter of complaint to you seemed sufficient?
Witness: Yes.
Judge: You did not give her any opportunity to bring evidence?
Witness: It was not necessary.
Judge: Oh, dear no; I quite understand that 'you could tell from her demeanour that she was guilty.' But as a matter of form you did not hear any evidence on her behalf?
Witness: No.
Judge: You just sentenced her out of hand.