CHAPTER XXXVI.
Motion for rule nisi, in which is displayed much learning, ancient and modern.
On the following day there was a great array of judicial talent and judicial dignity sitting in what is called “Banco,” not to be in any way confounded with “Sancho;” the two words are totally distinct both as to their meaning and etymology. In the centre of the Bench sat Mr. Justice Doughty, one of the clearest heads perhaps that ever enveloped itself in horsehair. On his right was Mr. Justice Pangloss, and on his left Mr. Justice Technical.
Then arose from the Queen’s Counsel row, Mr. Ricochet to apply for a rule nisi for a new trial in the cause of Bumpkin v. Snooks which was tried yesterday before Mr. Justice Pangloss.
“Before me?” says Mr. Justice Pangloss.
“Yes, my lud,” says Mr. Ricochet.
“Are you sure?” enquired the learned Judge, turning over his notes.
“O, quite, my lud.”
“Ah!” says his lordship: “what do you say the name of the case was?”
“Bumpkin against Snooks, my lud,” says Mr. Ricochet, Q.C.