Innocent, or guilty, he has a right to count upon us; and we owe him our assistance." "What do you then hope for, sir ?" asked the count.
"To save him, if he is innocent; and I love to believe that he is.

I am an advocate, sir, and I wish to defend him.

I have been told that I have some talent; in such a cause I must have.

Yes, however strong the charges against him may be, I will overthrow them.

I will dispel all doubts.