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,