Excited, rushes in,

And, in a voice that drowneth

E'en Flatuleius' din,

Exclaimeth to the Prætor,

"My Lord, a party here

Says, as how them blessèd jury

Is a drinkin' pots o' beer."

"Ho! call the recreant lictor!"

The angry Prætor cried.

"'Twas his to guard the doorway