- Scots Divine: The wicked shall be destroyed! This daughter of a rich man in her devilry defied the most sacred laws of God and man. She dresses in purple and fine linen, but her heart is black, black with sin. "Vengeance is mine" said the Lord, and the retribution will be just upon this murderess, this daughter of Satan. Just! And merciless! Her she comes.
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- Speaker of Commentary: Madeleine Smith. You have heard the indictment. Were you guilty or not guilty?
- L'Anglier: Madeleine, we're engaged to be married. You have even said that you were already my wife. Is it unreasonable that I should ask to be introduced to your father?
- Proscuting Counsel: Gentlemen of the jury, after an investigation, which for its length and for its exposure of sin and disgrace and degradation has proved unparalleled in the criminal annals of this country, I have now to discharge perhaps the most painful duty that ever fell to my lot.
- Proscuting Counsel: And now, Dr. Penny, can you tell me whether arsenic could be administered by means of - cocoa?
- Janet: There was a storm. Madeleine was in bed with me before I was asleep.
- Defending Counsel: Did that always happen?
- Janet: No, sometimes she gets undressed but sits in a chair with a book.