Diary of John Adams, volume 2

1779 December 19. Sunday.

1779. December 22. Wednesday.

1779 Decr. 20. Monday. JA

1779-12-20

1779 Decr. 20. Monday. Adams, John
1779 Decr. 20. Monday.

Went to the Audiencia, where We saw the four Judges setting in their Robes, the Advocates in theirs a little below and the Attorneys lower down still. We heard a Cause argued. The Advocates argued sitting, used a great deal of Action with their Hands and Arms, and spoke with Eagerness. But the Tone of oratory seemed to be wanting.