I was always opposed to this process as against an accused person, because I know how difficult it is under the most favourable circumstances to avoid the pitfalls which a clever and artistic cross-examiner may dig for the unwary.

She would have made an excellent cross-examiner for the prosecution; Mr. Heatherbloom did not seem to enjoy the grilling.

At moments when most cross-examiners would browbeat he grows sympathetichumours his man, and, by following whatever detour offers, gets back on the trail again.

"What you have been to me" "Have beeneh?" said this cruel cross-examiner.