For the Court held that opinion once,
But of late her connection’s been gettin’ loose.
One may be certain on law to-day,
And find himself to-morrow dumb.—
“But answer me one thing truly, and say
Where’bouts it was you got your rum?”
“I drank because I was invited,
And got my rum at Sterret’s, d’ye see?”
“Mr. Sheriff,” cried the Judge, excited,
“This instant set that poor man free!