Two went still further, and declared that the bones were the bones of an animal, not of a man.

We made the most of this; and then we entered upon the defense, founded on Ambrose Meadowcroft's story.
Necessarily, no witnesses could be called on our side.

Whether this circumstance discouraged him, or whether he privately shared my opinion of his client's statement, I cannot say.

It is only certain that the lawyer spoke mechanically, doing his best, no doubt, but doing it without genuine conviction or earnestness on his own part.

Naomi cast an anxious glance at me as he sat down.