刺客的尝试

Belinda

AN Assassin being put upon trial in a New England court, his

    Counsel rose and said: "Your Honour, I move for a discharge on the

    ground of 'once in jeopardy': my client has been already tried for

    that murder and acquitted."

    "In what court?" asked the Judge.

    "In the Superior Court of San Francisco," the Counsel replied.

    "Let the trial proceed - your motion is denied," said the Judge.  

    "An Assassin is not in jeopardy when tried in California."