Since twelve honest men have decided the cause, And were judges of fact, tho' not judges of laws.

For twelve honest men have decided the cause, Who are judges alike of the facts and the laws

O, let her brother live: Thieves for the robbery have authority When judges steal themselves.

To offend and judge are distinct offices, And of opposed natures.

Therefore I say again I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge, whom yet once more I hold my most malicious for and think not At all a friend to truth.

He who the sword of heaven will bear Should be as holy as severe; Pattern in himself to know, Grace to stand, and virtue go; More nor less to others paying Than by self-offenses weighing. Shame to him whose cruel striking Kills for faults of his own liking.