Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: " Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge to this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself.

1. Now it is Paul's turn. Felix gives Paul the nod and gives him a chance to speak.

2. This is more of a fair hearing than he has gotten in the past.

3. Paul does not begin with flowery words to "butter up" the governor.

4. Paul simply states that it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to respond for himself.

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