Upton Sinclair

“ You're quite open about it!"
"Well," replied the marshal, "I want you to know what you're up against. We didn't start this fight, and we're perfectly willing to end it without trouble. All we ask is that you make amends for the mischief you've done us."
"By 'making amends,' you mean I'm to disgrace myself--to tell the men I'm a traitor?" ”

“ You understand, of course, it will mean a jury trial. You can get a jury to do what you want?"
"They tell me you've been taking an interest in politics in Pedro County. Haven't you looked into our jury-system?" ”