Arraigns

The jury having consulted for a few moments, the Clerk of Arraigns asked:

Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions 2007

After reading the indictment, the Clerk of Arraigns turned to the prisoner: "How sayest thou, Catharine Gaunt; art thou guilty of the felony and murder whereof thou standest indicted, -- or not guilty?"

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 Various

In answer to the formal demand of the Clerk of Arraigns if she had anything to say why judgment of death should not be given against her the Countess made a barely audible plea for mercy, begging their lordships to intercede for her with the King.

She Stands Accused 1935

The jury having consulted for a few moments, the Clerk of Arraigns asked:

Oscar Wilde Harris, Frank 1916

The jury having consulted for a few moments, the Clerk of Arraigns asked:

Oscar Wilde His Life and Confessions Harris, Frank 1910

The jury answered to their names, and then the Clerk of Arraigns, in a sing-song voice, said:

The Shrieking Pit 1907

Arraigns, "have ye anything to say why this court should not pass sentence o 'death?"

I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

This proclamation was followed by a profound silence, and after a brief interval the Clerk of Arraigns turned towards the jury and addressed them collectively --

The Red Thumb Mark 1902

The Clerk of Arraigns took his place behind his table under the dais; the counsel suspended their conversation and fingered their briefs; and, as the judge took his seat, lawyers, officials, and spectators took their seats, and all eyes were turned towards the dock.

The Red Thumb Mark 1902

Clerk of Arraigns, he added, "I will attend here on Monday and try the case again with a different jury."

Prisoner for Blasphemy 1882