And all his practice led to good:
By mildest means it was his aim
To silence each opposing claim;
To take Injustice by the brow
And make it to right reason bow:
Nay, where in courts he must contend,
He saw no foe, and knew no friend.
He fail'd not by his utmost power
To wing with speed Law's ling'ring hour;
A busy foe to dull delay,