'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'when very poor and desperate for work, I came to Canterbury as assistant to this evil man Heep. I am sorry to say I was soon involved in all his wicket plans. I may be poor, but I can't accept his lies, his cheating, his bribes and all the rest of it. And so I've brought you here today, ladies and gentleman, to hear me accuse Heep publicly! One, he has confused and lied to his partner so often that poor Mr Wickfield now thinks he has himself been dishonest. Two, he has sometimes copies Mr Wickfield's signature on to false documents and of money from Mr Wickfield and the firm!'
'I have taken copies of all the necessary documents,' said Mr Micawber confidently, 'while working as your clerk. And just to make sure, I've given them to Mr. Traddles to keep safely.'