The talent of foresight is a very rare trait, Lord van Zieks. I rarely expect it in even the most competent of individuals.

[Whether or not the other man deigns to take that as a comfort or otherwise is up to him. Sholmes continues.]

But you are quite right. That trial in particular was full of twists and turns, and riveting revelations. We mostly have Mr Naruhodo to thank for that, of course. It's unlikely that the Lord Chief Justice will be able to account for every detail that led to his downfall, even if he has the advantage of suspicion.

Not that is much we can do about it here, either way.