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''The Public Prosecutor '; ', the Judge, the Jury, gendarmes, and the People, are present. On the prisoners' bench are ,, , , ,  and the brothers '—the last two of whom do not speak—and ', who sits in an arm-chair in their midst. In the front row with the public, sits the painter  and some of his friends. The windows of the room are open, and through them the shouts of the crowd are heard. From time to time, ' head is seen peering through the wicket in the door, behind the ', watching the trial. General  stands at the door. ' and ' cast anxious glances toward him every few moments.''

'' and the brothers ' are being questioned, and ' is boiling with rage.  appears crushed and discouraged.  calmly looks on, smiling. , jaws set and eyes riveted on his judges, prepares his defense. , who is ill and suffering, sits back in his chair. The crowd jostle and push, following the trial with great interest. They emphasize with their remarks and shouting''