Throw yourself on the mercy of the court.

Though you hate these royalist hypocrites, you know that your punishment will be severe. You have seen what the torturers do in the name of their justice and you are afraid of the torments and humiliations they will inflict on your body. Besides, this might give you a better opportunity to escape.

You clear your throat and look at the floor and speak.

?It is true I have committed many crimes, but it was out of a sense of justice for the poor. I ask for mercy from the court.?

The courtroom murmurs with surprise. Even the judge is caught off guard and pauses for several seconds before he gavels the room silent.

He puts down the scroll and places his chin in his hand as he ponders your words.

After a few minutes of excruciating silence he finally speaks.