The retort of a witness to Lord Avory was too good to be soon forgotten, and is still circulating among the juniors of the law-courts. "Let me see," said his lordship, "you have been convicted before, haven't you?"—"Yes, sir," answered the man; "but it was due to the incapacity of my counsel rather than to any fault on my part."—"It always is," said Lord Avory, with a grim smile, "and you have my sincere sympathy."—"And I deserve it," retorted the man, "seeing that you were my counsel on that occasion!"
CHAPTER TWO
THE BARRISTERS OF ENGLAND
"Hark the hour of ten is sounding!
Hearts with anxious fears are bounding;
Hall of Justice crowds surrounding,
Breathing hope and fear.
For to-day in this arena
Summoned by a stern subpœna,
Edwin sued by Angelina
Shortly will appear."
Sir W. S. Gilbert: Trial by Jury.
"As your Solicitor, I should have no hesitation in saying: Chance it——"