:50:04
I trust we are not to be deprived
:50:06
of the learned and stimulating
presence of Sir Wilfrid?
:50:09
My lord, may I assure my learned friend
that Sir Wilfrid is in the Old Bailey.
:50:13
He's slightly incapacitated,
but will be in his seat presently.
:50:17
My lord, may I express my regret that
Sir Wilfrid is even slightly incapacitated.
:50:22
You may, Mr Myers. You may also
proceed with the case for the prosecution.
:50:27
Thank you, my lord.
:50:29
The facts in this case are simple
and, to a point, not in dispute.
:50:33
You will hear how the prisoner made
the acquaintance of Mrs Emily French,
:50:37
a woman of 56.
:50:39
How he was treated by her
with kindness and even affection.
:50:43
On the night of October 14 last,
:50:46
between 9.30 and 10,
Mrs French was murdered.
:50:51
Medical testimony
will be introduced to prove
:50:53
that death was caused by a blow
from a blunt and heavy instrument,
:50:57
and it is the case for the prosecution
:50:59
that the blow was dealt
by the prisoner, Leonard Vole.
:51:02
That's not true! I didn't do it!
:51:07
Among the witnesses,
you will hear police evidence,
:51:10
also the evidence of Mrs French's
housekeeper, Janet McKenzie,
:51:13
and from the medical
and laboratory experts,
:51:16
and the evidence of the murdered
woman's solicitor, who drew her final will.
:51:22
I now call Chief Inspector Hearne,
Criminal Investigation Department,
:51:26
- New Scotland Yard.
- Chief Inspector Hearne.
:51:28
- Chief Inspector Hearne.
- Chief Inspector Hearne.
:51:49
This is ridiculous. Just nervous heartburn.
I always get it the first day of a trial.
:51:53
240 above 130.
You shouldn't be here at all.
:51:56
- I should be in court, the trial's begun.
- Syringe, please.
:51:59
Be a good, brave boy, Sir Wilfrid.