Chapter 18: VIII

VIII The Defendant to the Bar “Hats off!” Through the great white room the cry vibrated, followed instantly by another: “Hear ye, hear ye, all ye having business with the Court of the General Sessions of the City and County of New York, draw near, give attention and ye shall be heard.” Within the Bar, restless as hyenas awaiting their prey, roamed the district attorneys. Against that Bar, crouching there, were Orr and his associate counsel, restless too, but prepared to spring. T…