"But, that. may not weary you any further,. beg you to grant us, by your kindness,. brief hearing" It was customary among professional lawyers of the time to claim that their speech would be very brief. "Felix is so busy keeping the peace, that it would be. shame to keep him away from his duties much longer!" (Reese p. 838). "By your kindness" As already noted, Felix was not noted for his kindness, rather he was well known for being. cruel, severe and greedy man who allowed himself to indulge in excess.

THE CHARGES

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