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'Good man! replied Perker; 'bless your heart and soul, my dear Sir, Serjeant Snubbin is at the very top of his profession. Gets treble the business of any man in court engaged in every case. You needn't mention it abroad; but we say we of the profession that Serjeant Snubbin leads the court by the nose.
I believe I state your views correctly; do I not, my dear Sir? said the little man, turning to Mr. Pickwick. 'Quite so, replied that gentleman. Mr. Serjeant Snubbin unfolded his glasses, raised them to his eyes; and, after looking at Mr. Pickwick for a few seconds with great curiosity, turned to Mr. Perker, and said, smiling slightly as he spoke 'Has Mr. Pickwick a strong case?
At this very unexpected reply the spectators tittered, and Mr. Sergeant Buzfuz said curtly, "Stand down, sir." Sergeant Snubbin then addressed the jury on behalf of the defendant, and after that Mr. Justice Stareleigh summed up. At the end of a quarter of an hour the jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff with £750 damages. In the court-room Mr. Pickwick encountered Messrs.
Serjeant Snubbin was far too much occupied with his professional pursuits to take any great heed or regard of his personal comforts. The Serjeant was writing when his clients entered; he bowed abstractedly when Mr. Pickwick was introduced by his solicitor; and then, motioning them to a seat, put his pen carefully in the inkstand, nursed his left leg, and waited to be spoken to. 'Mr.
Upon the table were numerous little bundles of papers tied with red tape; and behind it, sat an elderly clerk, whose sleek appearance and heavy gold watch-chain presented imposing indications of the extensive and lucrative practice of Mr. Serjeant Snubbin. 'Is the Serjeant in his room, Mr. Mallard? inquired Perker, offering his box with all imaginable courtesy.
Phunky, my Lord, replied Serjeant Snubbin. 'Serjeant Buzfuz and Mr. Skimpin for the plaintiff, said the judge, writing down the names in his note-book, and reading as he wrote; 'for the defendant, Serjeant Snubbin and Mr. Monkey. 'Beg your Lordship's pardon, Phunky. 'Oh, very good, said the judge; 'I never had the pleasure of hearing the gentleman's name before. Here Mr.
'Bardell and Pickwick, cried the gentleman in black, calling on the case, which stood first on the list. 'I am for the plaintiff, my Lord, said Mr. Serjeant Buzfuz. 'Who is with you, Brother Buzfuz? said the judge. Mr. Skimpin bowed, to intimate that he was. 'I appear for the defendant, my Lord, said Mr. Serjeant Snubbin. 'Anybody with you, Brother Snubbin? inquired the court. 'Mr.
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