Textual: These verses serve to move the essential action of the story from Gideon to Alma (presumably in Zarahemla). Since Mormon has already provided Korihor’s essential argument, all he needs to do in verse 30 is note that Korihor repeats it before Alma. What Mormon must do, however, is set the scene correctly so that his inserted discourse from Alma fits into the narrative, so he does have to repeat enough information to lead in to the text as he has it from Alma. The most important linkage is the final statement where Korihor accuses the Nephite priests of glutting themselves on the labors of the people. Mormon makes sure that he lists this accusation last because it is the first thing to which the recorded discourse of Alma responds.