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If I were possessed of the same means, I could not only foil the prosecutors, but render them ridiculous and infamous.
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gutenberg.orgIf I were possessed of the same means, I could not only foil the prosecutors, but render them ridiculous and infamous.
Beveridge reflects on the power dynamics in legal battles, emphasizing the disparity in resources between the prosecution and defense.
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