"You were there yourself, Ferleitner, and heard how the jury decided after listening to the witnesses.

After that the judge must condemn; he has no choice." "For mercy?
The king ?" asked Konrad, who, more bewildered than consoled, had sat down on the bench, for his legs would scarcely support him.
"The advocate ventured it," replied the judge.

"Your whole bearing proves that you were inveigled into the business.

We want nothing further.

You see, Ferleitner, that evil cannot be eradicated from the world with evil.