[ Sonia has not been ignorant to the conversations about her. When she addresses the room, she looks angry. There is something separating this expression from her usual indignance. ]

I have done my best... I have worked my hardest. Throughout every trial here, I have endeavoured to find the truth. I consider you all to be dear friends.

I realize that much of the evidence points to me. Well... Congratulations to the one that has managed it. I suppose my circumstances and skills have been taken advantage of thoroughly. It is... almost admirable.

But please. I implore you to remember what occurred with Spain. Would such a thing really happen again? Do you truly believe in taking such a gamble upon my life, when the full story of the murder has not even been determined...?

I do not intend to give up now... and I have never given up on any of you. Would you forfeit me so easily?