Had you spared me the hell of watching the whole town turn against me! Even my friend the schoolmaster I might've taken the gun for all your sakes Instead, I stayed in my room I bolted the door And I dealt with my fear alone The moment I knew what this visit was for I shuddered with fear, I trembled with fear But I conquered my fear alone Now it's you who would judge me And whatever your verdict I will not complain or resist What you decide when you judge me That will be justice I accept it as justice But I insist There must be a trial I can't spare you the trial And after the trial is through For me it will be justice God knows what it will be for you