THE TERRORS OF THE LAW
The New Act again. Different Points of View.—Magistrate. “You are charged with having been drunk when in charge of a child under the age of seven years.”
Prisoner. “Please, your worship, she was a-takin’ me ’ome.”
WHAT IT MAY COME TO!
Scene—The Central Criminal Court. The usual company assembled, and the place wearing its customary aspect. “Standing room only” everywhere, except in the jury box, which is empty. Prisoner at the bar.
Judge. This is most annoying! Owing to the refusal of the jury to serve, the time of the Bar, the Bench, and I may even add, the prisoner, is wasted! I really don’t know what to do! Mr. Twentybob, I think you appear for the accused?
Counsel for the Defence. Yes, my Lord.