Of wigs and gowns, and bands. The jemmy clerk,

Close by his master's side, stands powder'd, while

His client at a distance cringes. Now,

Thou dear associate of my busy hours,

Whom (since Vacation in her sleepy lap

Lull'd me to indolence, Circæan queen,

Who poisons while she smiles) I have disdain'd,

Welcome to my embrace—once again

Thy presence let me hail—I greet thee well.

Now will I lead thee thro' the maze of law,