1.
I do not pretend that I have led a blameless life, or that one fault justifies another, but the public in judging a case like mine should remember that the darkest life may have a bright side...
Ned Kelly
I do not profess to have led an impeccable existence, or that one misdeed warrants another, yet the populace in assessing a case similar to mine should bear in mind that even the gloomiest life may contain glimmers of optimism...
2.
If my lips teach the public that men are made mad by bad treatment, and if the police are taught that they may exasperate to madness men they persecute and ill treat, my life will not be entirely thrown away.
Ned Kelly
3.
I have outlived that care that curries public favour or dreads the public frown…let the hand of law strike me down if it will, but I ask that my story be heard and considered.
Ned Kelly
4.
Ah well, I suppose it has come to this... Such is life.
Ned Kelly
5.
I do not wish to give the order full force without giving timely warning but I am a Widow’s Son, outlawed and my orders must be obeyed.
Ned Kelly
6.
I fear it as little as to drink a cup of tea.
Ned Kelly
7.
But I am a Widow’s Son, outlawed and my orders must be obeyed.
Ned Kelly
8.
It's no use blaming anyone now.
Ned Kelly
9.
Such is Life [Executed by hanging.]
Ned Kelly
