Absolutely, Richard ~~ my point: that was where the "public interest" came manifestly to the fore; perhaps for first time since Parnell? & there was all that supporting cast ~~ Rice-Davis, Ward, TheManInTheMask [could it really have been HRH DofE!] ~ to add that especial frisson of, who-can-you-ever-trust? & all the turnups, like Ward's suicide on the day his verdict due. Blimey, you couldn't make it all up. Eat yer ❤ out, Mr le Carré!

~M~