¹⁶ “I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over anyone before they have faced their accusers and have had an opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.^{(A) 17} When they came here with me, I did not delay the case, but convened the court the next day and ordered the man to be brought in.^{(B) 18} When his accusers got up to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.