Some thought it a trifle queer that witnesses should have to learn what their evidence was to be from notes given them in court and from counsel's speech.

But they were young, and did not know much of law courts.
"Of course you must not show one another your notes," said Ainger; "that would spoil all." "Ta-ta," said the baronet rather dismally to his chum; "they call me Tomkins!" "The junior counsel for the prosecution, of course, are to sit behind Barnworth, and for the defence behind Felgate.

You must listen carefully, as you may have to help in the cross-examination.

The rest of the public go to the back; and now we are ready to begin.

Usher, call silence in the court." Tilbury, whose proud office it was to act in this capacity, shouted, "Order, there! shut up!" in a loud voice.
Wake, who acted as clerk, read out the name of the case, "Regina _versus_ Bolts." The jury answered to their names and promised to bring in a true verdict.