My husband died a drunk, Mr. Aiken, and left me loads of debt. I had to support my family,...

Mary Surratt: My husband died a drunk, Mr. Aiken, and left me loads of debt. I had to support my family, so I rented rooms to boarders. Those men were customers, nothing more. Frederick Aiken: And you never considered their allegiances? Mary Surratt: I didn't ask about their allegiances. Frederick Aiken: What about yours, ma'am? Mary Surratt: I'm a Southerner. I'm a Catholic and a devoted mother above all else. But I am no assassin. Frederick Aiken: Your freedom is gonna require greater assurances than that. Mary Surratt: Then you tell me what I should say to those generals. Frederick Aiken: Oh, you can't say a thing. You're prohibited from testifying in your own defense. Perhaps your son could speak for you. Any idea where he's hiding? Mary Surratt: No, I don't. Frederick Aiken: All right. Is there anyone who will give your version of events? Mary Surratt: You mean the truth? Frederick Aiken: Well, obviously the government believes your version is not the truth. Mary Surratt: Based on what? Frederick Aiken: Their not releasing their list of witnesses or the evidence they'll use against you. Mary Surratt: And can they do that? Frederick Aiken: This kind of proceeding, they can do to you whatever they want. Mary Surratt: Well, then what difference does that make? Those generals have made up their minds. I can tell by the way they look at me. Frederick Aiken: The way they look at you? Mary Surratt: Just the same way you're looking at me.

My husband died a drunk, Mr. Aiken, and left me loads of debt. I had to support my family, so I rented rooms to boarders. Those men were customers, nothing more. And you never considered their allegiances? I didn't ask about their allegiances. What about yours, ma'am? I am a Southerner. I'm a Catholic and a devoted mother above all else... but I am no assassin. Your freedom is gonna require greater assurances than that. Then you tell me what I should say to those generals. Oh, you can't say a thing. You're prohibited from testifying in your own defense. Perhaps your son could speak for you. Any idea where he's hiding? No, I don't. All right. Is there anyone who will give your version of events? You mean the truth? Well, obviously the government believes your version is not the truth. Based on what? They're not releasing their list of witnesses or the evidence they'll use against you. And can they do that? This kind of proceeding, they can do to you whatever they want. Well, then what difference does it make? Those generals have made up their minds. I can tell by the way they look at me. The way they look at you? Just the same way you're looking at me. I have to go. Good day. Mr. Aiken, I haven't a word from my daughter since I've been here. Would you look in on her for me? I'd be most grateful. Thank you. Soldier. Frederick Aiken, lawyer to Mary Surratt. It's perfect. Pardon? Anna Surratt? My name is Frederick Aiken. I'm representing your mother. What's perfect? Uh, nothing. No, do tell. I'm sure I've heard much worse. Well, I was just thinking that this would be the perfect place to conspire to overthrow the government. No one would ever suspect. Right? You alone here? Yes. Why? Are you afraid to be seen with me?