The Usher’s Charge
NOW, Jurymen, hear my advice—All kinds of vulgar prejudiceI 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 not mind—From bias free of every kind,This trial must be tried!