Then he asked if there was any defense.
Colby took the floor.

He denied that the prisoner was Jackson Dowd Andrews, or that he had ever been in Vienna.

It was a case of mistaken identity.

His client's liberty had been outraged by the stupid blunders of the prosecution.

He demanded the immediate release of the prisoner.
"Have you evidence to support this plea ?" inquired Judge Wilton.
"We have, your honor.