Chapter 12, pgs. 156-167 Summary and Analysis

During the month long trial of the St. Basil Twenty One, Brown was found in contempt ten times. During the closing arguments, Brown tells a story from the year 1500 AD and how Cortex landed in Mexico. In 1850, there were more invaders. The religion of Christianity is imposed on them. A hundred years after that, the St. Basil Twenty One try to obtain an audience with the Cardinal to secure his help in obtaining a better life for Chicanos. They are threatened and arrested. When he finishes, he receives a standing oration from the crowd.

After three hours, Brown is informed that the jury has delivered a verdict. On the way back to the courtroom, he is introduced to Liberace, who says he will vote for Brown. Back in the courtroom, they find there is no verdict, the...