The Lord Chancellor. (Loq.)
“Were it once known that only right could win,
No villain then an action would begin;
Did rogues not know how equal was their chance
With honest men’s, false claims they’d not advance;
In short, were only simple justice done,
The special pleader’s course were well-nigh run.”
Song: The Lord Chancellor.
Tune: “The Village Blacksmith.”
Under a stunted black elm tree
The Q.C.’s chambers are;