I confess," said the
Accuser, "that in comparison with the rascally way in which you have conducted yourself on the Bench, the rascally way in which you got there does seem rather a trifle.
Then he proceeds to divide his
accusers into two classes; first, there is the nameless
accuser--public opinion.
Charles listened with marked attention, passing over the insults, noting the grievances, and, when hatred overflowed all bounds and the
accuser turned executioner beforehand, replying with a smile of lofty scorn.
If I am mistaken," said the
accuser, "I shall gladly apologize; but before I do so first let monsieur le count explain the extra cards which I saw him drop into his side pocket.
Bid the chancellor and the sub-chancellor lead in the brothers according to age, together with brother John, the accused, and brother Ambrose, the
accuser.
It were fairer to confront the accused with the
accuser.
You look as meek as a nigger," he felt as secret murderers are said to feel when the
accuser says, "Thou art the man
And the Woggle-Bug shall be the Public
Accuser, because he is so learned that no one can deceive him.
The man and the woman stood face to face - the light badinage which had been passing between them suddenly ended - the man, with his sin stripped bare, mercilessly exposed, the woman, his
accuser, passionately eloquent, pouring out her scorn upon a mute victim.
Such
accusers of life--them life overcometh with a glance of the eye.
But let us assume that what is called science can harmonize all contradictions and possesses an unchanging standard of good and bad by which to try historic characters and events; let us say that Alexander could have done everything differently; let us say that with guidance from those who blame him and who profess to know the ultimate aim of the movement of humanity, he might have arranged matters according to the program his present
accusers would have given him- of nationality, freedom, equality, and progress (these, I think, cover the ground).
Though Mrs Deborah was fully satisfied of the guilt of Jenny, from the reasons above shewn, it is possible Mr Allworthy might have required some stronger evidence to have convicted her; but she saved her
accusers any such trouble, by freely confessing the whole fact with which she was charged.
accuser - someone who imputes guilt or blame