Because a good cause can speak for itself, whilst a bad one demands an able counsellor to give it a colour.
SERJEANT.
Very well. But in what respects will this answer to the lawyer himself?
JACK.
In a two-fold way; firstly, his fees will be large in proportion to the dirty work he is to do.
SERJEANT.
Secondly?—
JACK.
His reputation will rise, by obtaining the victory in a desperate cause.
SERJEANT.