He walked toward Scheinblum very slowly and extended his hand limply. Scheinblum thought he looked like some ancient priest leading a funeral procession with a lace shawl on his shoulders. You re the judge, McGivern said in a weak voice. Well, I ve heard good things about you. Thank you, sir.
Judges are important.
The judiciary is important. It has a special function. A noble function. McGivern paused and rubbed his left eye and then a blemish on his cheek. To be a law-giver, to interpret the laws, to judge your fellow men.