The subsequent trials are among the most painful experiences of my life.

I shall try to set down all the incidents fairly.
One peculiarity had first struck me in the conduct of the case between Oscar Wilde and Lord Queensberry that did not seem to occur to any of the numberless journalists and writers who commented on the trial.

It was apparent from his letter to his son (which I published in a previous chapter), and from the fact that he called at Oscar Wilde's house that Lord Queensberry at the beginning did not believe in the truth of his accusations; he set them forth as a violent man sets forth hearsay and suspicion, knowing that as a father he could do this with impunity, and accordingly at first he pleaded privilege.

Some time between the beginning of the prosecution and the trial, he obtained an immense amount of unexpected evidence.

He then justified his libel and gave the names of the persons whom he intended to call to prove his case.