In the bench, the wrinkled judge shook his head in disagreement with Hobart's absurd demands.

In the audience, Bob's co-workers were sweating for Bob, knowing that Mr. Arnold would not accept £1,000 in damages, and they thought that this might be a bargaining method for Solicitor Hobart.

Furth looked at the expressionless Hobart thoughtfully, and she had the illusion that she had only officially met Hobart today.

And Hobert in the courtroom was not annoyed by the opposing lawyer's ridicule of him as a clown, he said seriously: "Defendant lawyer, you don't understand clowns at all, behind every comedy is the core of tragedy." ”

The defendant's lawyer was visibly stunned, and sitting in the dock was Arnold's secretary, who coldly reminded Hobert: "Don't be too greedy, if your demands exceed the relevant regulations, you will not get 1pence." ”

"Our demands are not excessive, but in this world, reasonable demands become excessive," Hobert said. ”

The defendant's lawyer smiled: "We don't have time to discuss philosophy with you, Mr. Judge, please pronounce the sentence." ”

The judge asked Hobert, "Plaintiff's lawyer, do you keep your current claim unchanged?" ”

"No change."

The judge was helpless, he cleared his throat and was about to pronounce the verdict, when Hobert said again: "Your Excellency, please wait a minute. ”

The judge smiled and said, "Looks like you've changed your mind?" ”

"No, we withdraw this claim."

As soon as these words came out, several exclamations were elicited again.

Both the judge and the defendant's lawyer were baffled by Hobert's move.

Hobert continued: "We will accuse Arnold of maiming my client for his inaction, yes, you heard me right, we will accuse Arnold of intentional injury!" ”

In the midst of the uproar, the defendant's lawyer turned blue and said, "Your accusation is not established!" Mr. Arnold didn't directly hurt your client! ”

"My client was disabled while working for Arnold, and the causal relationship was established, and Arnold has an unshirkable responsibility!"

"Yes, he was disabled on the job, but it wasn't Mr. Arnold who made him disabled, and the causal relationship doesn't hold!"

"Knowing that the machines in the workshop were in danger, as the person in charge of the factory, Arnold did not give an effective warning, causing my client to be disabled, which is the result of Arnold's inaction, and Arnold has an unshirkable responsibility!"

The defendant's lawyer leaned back in his chair and looked bad, and he obviously had to organize his language before he could launch a new counterattack.

At this time, there was applause in the audience, although they did not understand Hobart's strategy, but they knew that in this round of confrontation, Hobart lawyer won.

Furth applauded, she had to write this wonderful debate in her next book!

At this time, the judge struck the gavel with hindsight: "Both, your defense is already a criminal defense, and this court will not accept the results of your defense." ”

Hobart said: "Your Excellency, I will prepare the relevant materials and transfer this case to the formal court." ”

The judge nodded: "Okay, good luck, young man, your ideas are quite wonderful. Well, retire! ”

Hobert felt the signs of potion digestion again, and sooner than expected, and he estimated that even if there was no other commission, his potion would be completely digested after Bob's lawsuit.

After the judge left, Bob's co-workers came over and laughed loudly with Bob.

Bob said to Hobart sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Hobert. ”

Hobert smiled: "This is only the first step, and the really hard part of this lawsuit is still to come." ”

"No, no, no, Mr. Hobert." Bob smiled: "I can see Baker in the dock today, that Arnold's dog is so angry that his face is blue, and he looks like I can't help it, this lawsuit is worth it." ”

Several of his co-workers laughed insolently, saying that the trip was worth the day.

When the group arrived at the door of the magistrate's court, Bob's co-workers said hello and went back to work.

Hobert looked at their backs: "In Beckland, it is rare to see a worker with such a good relationship as yours. ”

"Because we are all believers in the gods of steam and machines!" Bob smiled, "We often go to church together to discuss the brilliance of the god of steam and machines. ”

Hobart nodded, faith does have such an effect: "Where do you live?" I'll let you know the court session in writing, but it's probably next week, or maybe next week. ”

Bob smiled wryly, "I don't have a fixed place to live, but I can go to the law firm every day and wait for you to get off work." ”

Hobert pondered, "I'll send you to the workhouse." ”

Bob smiled wryly again: "Workhouses do not accept people with disabilities. ”

"Then they are a poor person?" Hobert scoffed, "I have a way, but if someone asks you what your faith is, you have to answer the goddess of the night." ”

Bob opened his mouth, "I'm sorry, sir, I don't want to convert. ”

"It didn't convert you, it's just a workaround to survive, and it doesn't make you give up anything." "You can continue to believe in the gods of steam and machines in your heart, even if these gods don't care if the believer lives or dies. ”

Bob was a little apprehensive: "First, sir......"

Hobert waved his hand: "Okay, that's it, otherwise the lawsuit is not over, and my client will starve to death, which will be my shame." ”

He was just about to wave to a rental carriage not far away, when a simple four-wheeled carriage stopped in front of them.

The car door opened, and the defendant's lawyer sat in the carriage in the courtroom just now and said condescendingly: "Lawyer Hobert, I think we should discuss the facts of today's case again. ”

Hobert said as he walked along the side of the road, "I don't think that's necessary." ”

The defendant's lawyer had no choice but to let the coachman follow unhurriedly: "It is necessary! Please stop, please stop. ”

Hobert ignored the other party and continued to walk forward: "Is it your politeness to ask someone for help arrogantly?" ”

The defendant's lawyer had no choice but to get out of the car in some embarrassment: "Please get in the car, this matter is still negotiable." ”

"Okay." Hobert got into the car with Bob in his arms.

"Well, I guess you can just come up yourself."

Hobert shook his head, "I'm not going to negotiate with you in the absence of my client. ”

Defendant's lawyer: "Well, okay then. Bob, don't bring your stick, it'll break the carpet on the car! ”

Baker, who was in the carriage, frowned as he watched Bob get on the train, and sat down on the other side of the carriage, trying to distance himself from Bob.

The defendant's lawyer took out the cheque book: "How about 150 pounds?" This is almost the greatest mercy of Mr. Arnold. ”

Hobart shook his head: "In my opinion, Arnold's kindness is ridiculous! Two, a hound is worth 50 pounds? Don't you think it's insulting to pay such compensation? ”