He prepares no defence ”no shadow of an alibi, yet he knows the chemist's assistant must necessarily come forward with the facts. 
The chemist's assistant needs to give the facts.
The assistant shouldn't speak at all.
The policeman is testifying in court.
A man is sitting on a bench near the park.
The vast majority of judges have ample backbone.
It is not questioned that merits will be considered.
Two guys are trying to catch the bull.
The singer is wearing a white sleeveless t-shirt.