Judge. How did he do it? (Renewed Laughter.)

Witness. Very busily, my lord. (Laughter.)

Junior. Like a briefless barrister, m’lud. (Roars of laughter.)

Q. C. Did he continue to do nothing long?

Witness. No; he soon seemed to get tired of it.

Q. C. What did he do then?

Witness. He went into a public-house.

Q. C. What for?

Judge. What does my learned friend go into a public-house for? (Great Laughter.)

Q. C. Will you answer my question?