How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
In the drawing-room after dinner, Mr. Bounderby tried the case of the robbery, examined the witnesses, made notes of the evidence, found the suspected persons guilty, and sentenced them to the extreme punishment of the law. (2.8.60)
Watching Bounderby pretend to be judge, jury, and executioner here seems quite significant. In real life, just by accusing Stephen of the theft, he as good as condemns him in the eyes of many Coketown residents.