He has drawn his Spartan cloak around him, and he awaits your verdict to resume that place among you which is due to him in every way--due to him as the heir in direct line to the wealth, and, above all, to the honor of the Bassetts; due to him as Sir Charles Bassett's heir at law; and due to him on account of the decency and fortitude with which he has borne adversity, and with which he now repels foul-mouthed slander." "Hear! hear!" "Silence in the court!" "I have done, gentlemen, for the present.

Indeed, eloquence, even if I possessed it, would be superfluous; the facts speak for themselves .-- Call James Hardwicke, Esq." Mr.Hardwicke proved the receipt of the letter from Sir Charles, and that he had sent it to Mr.Bassett; and that Mr.Bassett had not entered his house since then, nor had he invited him.
Mr.Bassett was then called, and, being duly trained by Wheeler, abstained from all heat, and wore an air of dignified dejection.

His counsel examined him, and his replies bore out the opening statement.
Everybody thought him sure of a verdict.
He was then cross-examined.

Defendant's counsel pressed him about his unfair way of shooting.

The judge interfered, and said that was trifling.