For when some evidence had been heard they were asked what they had to say in their defence.

He had nothing further to say in his own defence.

Of course nothing could be said in my defence.

But you really do admit the justice of what I have said in his defence?

At least that was what he said in his own defence.

Whatever he said in his defence she'd have a parry honed and ready, the best of all possible answers.

And there was nothing she could say in her own defence.

If there is anything you can say in your defence, say it now.

But he said nothing in his own defence.

Prisoners at the bar, have you anything to say in your defence?