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That is true!

To the judgment-seat, my wise Gregory; I am the prisoner at the bar.

I beg you, friend, let me stand out.

To the judgment-seat, I say! To the judgment-seat. [To the others,] What is my transgression?

Yes, what shall it be? Choose yourself!

Let it be something Galilean, as we of the ungodly say.

Right; something Galilean. I have it. I have refused to pay tribute to the Emperor

Ha-ha; well bethought! Excellent!

Here am I, dragged forward by the nape of the neck, with my hands pinioned

[To .] Blind judge—I mean since Justice is blind—behold this desperate wretch; he has denied to pay tribute to the Emperor.