witnessbox

J.J. was telling us there was an ancient Hebrew Zaretsky or something weeping in the witnessbox with his hat on him, swearing by the holy Moses he was stuck for two quid. —

Ulysses 2003

Zaretsky or something weeping in the witnessbox with his hat on him, swearing by the holy Moses he was stuck for two quid.

Ulysses James Joyce 1911

The priest in that Fermanagh will case in the witnessbox.

Ulysses James Joyce 1911

"Here," quoth Job, as a stout, bluff honest -- looking sailor rolled into the witnessbox.

Tom Cringle's Log Michael Scott 1812

Put me in the witnessbox anywhere — I don’t care where — and I says the same to his lordship, and I kisses the book.

Our Mutual Friend 2004

_ (Mr Philip Beaufoy, palefaced, stands in the witnessbox, in accurate morning dress, outbreast pocket with peak of handkerchief showing, creased lavender trousers and patent boots.

Ulysses James Joyce 1911