_Coun._ But come--surely you ought to--

_Wit._ I am not here to learn my duty from you, Sir. You don't know
your subject, Sir. How long have you been called?

_Coun._ I decline to reply.

_Judge_ (_to Counsel_). Now you had really better be careful. I wish
to treat the Bar with every respect, but if you waste any more time
I shall feel strongly inclined to bring your conduct before your
Benchers.

_Wit._ You hear what his Lordship says. What are you going to do next?

_Coun._ (_confused_). I don't know.

_Wit._ (_to Jury_). He doesn't know! I needn't stay here any longer.

[_"Stands" down._

_Judge_ (_to Jury_). May I ask you, Gentlemen, how you consider this
case is being conducted?

_Foreman of the Jury_. With pleasure, my Lord. We were all using
the same word which exactly describes the situation. We consider the
deportment of the Witness "noble." Distinctly noble.

[_Scene closes in upon despair of Counsel._

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