To say that I have _not_ been guilty of this
crime, is only to repeat that which was said when I threw myself upon
the justice of the country. I denied any knowledge of it then--I deny
any knowledge of, or participation in it, now. I am _not_ guilty of this
killing, whether with or without justification. The blood of the
unfortunate man Forrester is _not_ upon my hands; and, whatever may be
your decree this day, of this sweet consciousness nothing can deprive
me."
"I consider, may it please your honor, that my counsel, having virtually
abandoned my cause, I have the right to go on with it myself--"
But Pippin, who had been dreadfully impatient heretofore, started
forward with evident alarm.
"Oh, no--no, your honor--my client--Mr. Colleton--how can you think such
a thing? I have not, your honor, abandoned the case. On the contrary,
your honor will remember that it was while actually proceeding with the
case that I was interrupted."
The youth, with a singular degree of composure, replied:--
"Your honor will readily understand me, though the gentleman of the bar
does not.
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