human
Why do you accuse these two young men of murder?
gpt
Because I seen 'em do it, answered the man.
human
Me an' my pard, Spike, seen 'em do it. Ask him,
gpt
And you are both willing to make oath that you saw these two young men, who are little more than boys, commit the awful crime of murder?
human
Yes,
gpt
Then, may God have mercy on your souls, if the accusations are false! What have you to say to the accusation? Guilty; or, not guilty?
human
Not guilty, answered Thure, his face very white.
gpt
We--
human
That will do for the present, interrupted the alcalde.
gpt
Gentlemen, how shall the case be tried?
human
Give 'em a jury, an' git a-goin',
gpt
Do you wish a trial by jury?
human
Yes,
gpt
The trial will be by jury, announced the alcalde.
human
I summon to act as this jury,