acquitted

So had the Quarter Sessions, at which he was acquitted as having acted in self-defense.

Having acquitted themselves of their errand, and exchanged a hearty shake of the hand with Edmond, Danglars and Caderousse took their places beside Fernand and old Dantès,—the latter of whom attracted universal notice.

Danglars acquitted himself like a man placed between two dangerous positions, and who is rendered brave by fear.