“I didn't know,” he said, “that you could take on a lawyer in matters like this.” “Well of course you can,” said his uncle, “that goes without saying. Why wouldn't you take on a lawyer? And now, so that I'm properly instructed in this matter, tell me what's been happening so far.” K.

instantly began telling his uncle about what had been happening, holding nothing back - being completely open with him was the only way that K. could protest at his uncle's belief that the trial was a great disgrace. He mentioned Miss B�rstner's name just once and in passing, but that did nothing to diminish his openness about the trial as Miss B�rstner had no connection with it. As he spoke, he looked out the window and saw how, just then, they were getting closer to the suburb where the court