KING.
Excellent!
WEDGEWOOD. Then the grave expounders of the law—the judges—charge the jury, who, upon their oaths, return a verdict—
KING.
A glorious institution!
WEDGEWOOD. The shield and protection of the rights of man—the bulwark of civil and religious liberty—and the admiration of the whole civilized world! Democratically odd!
KING.
Well—well—well—so justice be done, I care not for the means.
WEDGEWOOD. By jingo, he genuine porcelain! It's all right—fair, square, and above board—a clear field and no favor!
(Enter HAROLD.)
HAROLD. Everything is in preparation. The judges are proceeding to their seats; the jury will soon be sworn, and the prisoners arraigned at the bar—
WEDGEWOOD (to HAROLD.)
Who's the crier of the court?
HAROLD.
That office is not yet filled. [Exit.