[What is it with this guy and amphibians? Let's find out.]

A lawyer? Splendid! You're EXACTLY the sort of fellow I've been looking for!

[Yes, exactly. As you can see, Toad's standards are a little skewed in the direction of "horrible to non-existent", but that just makes it easier to keep such an upbeat mood in such a bad situation.]

I've been the victim of a terrible, unforgivable crime, and you— Well! There you are. Surely this is fate!