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A busy day in the assize court at Chester, chequered, as usual, by alternate victory and defeat, had just terminated, and I was walking briskly forth, when an attorney of rather low _caste_ in his profession -- being principally employed as an intermediary between needy felons and the counsel practising in the Crown Court -- accosted me, and presented a brief; at the same time tendering the fee of two guineas marked upon it.
"I am engaged to-morrow, Mr. Barnes," I exclaimed a little testily, "on the civil side: besides, you know I very seldom take briefs in the Crown Court, even if proffered in due time; and to-morrow will be the last day of the assize in Chester! There are plenty of unemployed counsel who will be glad of your brief."