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After this important evidence the trial was suspended for a few minutes. When the judges returned Edmée was brought back into the court. Pale and weak, scarcely able to drag herself to the armchair which was reserved for her, she nevertheless displayed considerable mental vigour and presence of mind.
"Do you think you can answer the questions which will be put to you without unduly exciting yourself? " asked the president.