Exclamations, insults directed at Benedetto, who remained perfectly calm, energetic gestures, movement from the guards, jeers from the lowest elements in the crowd who always rose to the surface during any disturbance, all of this continued for five full minutes before the bailiffs and magistrates could restore order.
In the midst of the tumult, the judge's voice rang out, "Are you mocking justice, accused? How dare you set such an example of disorder!"
Several people rushed to Monsieur de Villefort, who sat half-collapsed in his chair. They offered consolation, encouragement, and expressions of support and sympathy.
Order was gradually restored, though a few people still moved about, whispering to one another. Someone mentioned that a lady had just fainted. They'd revived her with smelling salts.
