"Hobart, this was certainly the most brilliant defense I've ever seen." Audrey spared no praise. "You're a competent lawyer—no, more than competent. The cause you're pursuing now has gone far beyond what a lawyer ought to do!"
"I'll do everything in my power to support this just cause!"
Audrey emphasized the word "Justice" and winked at Hobart.
Faced with her little bit of cleverness, Hobart replied with a smile, "Thank you for your support."
Viscount Glynt made a similar promise before leaving with Audrey in a carriage.
Then Bob's coworkers came over. "Mr. Lawyer, I'll tell every coworker I meet about your wonderful debate today."
Some even had tears in their eyes. "You put it so well! No one has ever fought for our interests before!"
"Steam be praised, Bob! The great God of Steam must have heard your prayers, allowing you to find such an excellent lawyer!"
"Did you hear what the Defendant Lawyer said? That scum!"
"..."
After the chorus of praise, the coworkers departed one after another.
Donna came over and said, "Hobart, only today did I realize how incredible you are.
"Although I don't know why the Judge had no choice but to adjourn Courtroom, I could tell that you won! You shone brilliantly in the Courtroom."
Tyrone chimed in from the side, "Before long, you'll become a Great Lawyer!"
"I hope your flattery pleases your teacher as well," Hobart said with a smile, "so he won't punish you for skipping class!"
Donna laughed. "Let him punish us. I still think coming to observe today was well worth it."
Hobart shook her head, found a rental carriage, paid the fare to the coachman in advance, and had him take Donna and Tyrone back to school.
When he returned to the entrance of the Courtroom, he saw