I believe that a statement like, "Noble lords, let's not rush and think about it again, let's see if anyone else fits the description of 30.10," is not a defense, but a constructive suggestion. It implies that if no new ideas emerge on this matter, then Ment should be hanged as the most obvious suspect.
And yes, I didn't pretend to doubt =[/quote] That's how you wrote it; it gives the impression of a defense. Moreover, you pretended because you didn't offer any alternative options. I've already explained the reason for this.
If you were peaceful and genuinely doubted the logic of others' conclusions, you would have thought about it and probably found some of your own. Otherwise, you would have nodded and agreed. At least, that's what seems logical to me.
You simply threw out the thesis, "the evidence is too weak, you're executing him for nothing," and that's it. You didn't develop the thought further. Only after Rimple and I drew attention to this did you start providing other facts. And even then, not immediately, but trying to withhold information for as long as possible.

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
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Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!