It is not only the accused who passes sleepless nights--the judge, too, knows them.

We lawyers--outside our profession--have founded an association to support and encourage those we are obliged to pronounce guilty, that they may not sink down uncomforted.

So, my dear Ferleitner, you may trust me that, as far as I can, I will alleviate your position." Then Konrad, looking down on the floor, said: "I should like to have writing materials." "You want to write ?" asked the Judge.
"If I might ask for paper, pens, and ink," returned Konrad.

"In former years I used to like writing down my thoughts--just as they came, I had little education." "You wish to write to your friends ?" inquired the judge.
"Oh no! If I had any, they'd be glad not to hear from me," said Konrad.
"Or to draw up a plea of justification ?" "No." "Or an account of your life ?" "No, not that either.

My life has not been good enough.