英语翻译
“good,” the lawyer said.“i want half of your farm as my fee,if i get you off.”
this was a very high fee,but the farmer agreed,and the lawyer told him what to say and how to behave in court.
the day of the trial arrived.the judge asked the farmer many questions.to every question the farmer answered with one word,“saffron.”
then the lawyer stood up.“the destruction - twice - of my client’s crop has affected his mind,” he told the judge.“he is not fit to stand trial.”
the judge agreed and canceled the loan.
after the trial,the lawyer said to the farmer,“now what about my fee?”
“saffron,” the farmer replied.“saffron.”