M. Casimir-Perier.--“I had in view the formula of the oath, which
requires the telling of the whole truth, and I desired to point out
that I could not tell the truth entire, having in view, in saying so,
my declaration of yesterday, and, moreover, knowing no facts relating
to the case before the court, besides considering that concerning other
matters silence is imposed upon me by my duty and my constitutional
responsibility.”
M. Labori.--“I ask pardon of M. Casimir-Perier for keeping him longer,
but I cannot allow him to go until my motion has been passed upon.”
M. Casimir-Perier.--“I am a simple citizen, and at the service of the
courts of my country.”
M. Labori.--“M. Casimir-Perier sets an illustrious example, when others
have to be forced by legal measures to appear in the assize court.”
The Judge.--“You offer a motion, but you know what the opinion of the
court is. It will be the same decree again.”