The following are the chief points of his defence, which was reported in full by all the leading newspapers of the period.
In the first place he exhibited the character and life of Michu in its true light.

He made it a noble tale, ringing with lofty sentiments, and it awakened the sympathies of many.

When Michu heard himself vindicated by that eloquent voice, tears sprang from his yellow eyes and rolled down his terrible face.

He appeared then for what he really was,--a man as simple and as wily as a child; a being whose whole existence had but one thought, one aim.

He was suddenly explained to the minds of all present, more especially by his tears, which produced a great effect upon the jury.