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As the prosecution gave that ... extensive ... opening statement, I will al- low the defense to begin. AMERICAN LAWYER What? ZEMBLAN LAWYER Thank you, your honor! AMERICAN LAWYER But - ZEMBLAN LAWYER Shade. John Shade. The late John Shade. He is dead. How did he die? JUDGE Brevity is your friend, sir. ZEMBLAN LAWYER Of course. What I mean to say is that John Shade, close friend of my dear ex-king, Charles Xavier, Charles Kinbote, Charles the Beloved - JUDGE Brevity! ZEMBLAN LAWYER 33