The Poetry Corner

The Usher's Charge.

By 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 needn't mind From bias free of every kind, This trial must be tried!