Who told me I should not confess,
That he would all my wrongs redress
And set me free from all distress?
My Lawyer.
When, sick in jail, I senseless lay,
Who took my watch and case away,
Lest prowling thieves on me should prey?
My Lawyer.
Who to my wealth tenacious clung,
And for me wagged his oily tongue,
And at my foes hot embers flung?
My Lawyer.
Who told me he was dreadful smart
And knew the law-books all by heart,
And always took his client's part?
My Lawyer.
Who, in the court, with peerless pride,
My rights affirmed, my guilt denied,
And swore the State's attorney lied?
My Lawyer.