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1836–1911

THE USHER'S CHARGE.

William Schwenck Gilbert

Now, Jurymen, hear my advice — All kinds of vulgar prejudice I pray you set aside: With stern judicial frame of mind,

From bias free of every kind, This trial must be tried! Oh, listen to the plaintiff's case: Observe the features of her face —

The broken-hearted bride! Condole with her distress of mind: From bias free of every kind, This trial must be tried!

And when amid the plaintiff's shrieks, The ruffianly defendant speaks — Upon the other side; What he may say you need n't mind —

From bias free of every kind, This trial must be tried!

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