A Sequel to Don Juan — page 108: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 99 LX XI. Meantime the action, which Lord Henry brought Against our hero, went on rapidly ; The more so that Don Juan never sought Himself by counsel’s aid to justify :— Still sensible to honour’s voice, he thought Defence would add insult to injury. Thus, as the lawyers were not forced to halt, The judgment went against him by default. LXXIil. The Sheriff’s Court proceeded to assess— Also without the slightest opposition On Juan’s part—th’ amount of damages, Considered with regard to his condition. Fie thousand pounds! No counsel asked for less— For Juan would not proffer a petition, Though indirectly, in a case where he Had been the source of such an injury. LXXIV. Five thousand pounds ! Th’ amount was easy stated, And easily demanded, too, next day ; But not so easy to be liquidated, With the expenses that there were to pay ;— For nearly all his wealth was dissipated Upon the turf, in dinners, or at play ; And you might know sharp lawyers, but I’d back ’em To be outdone by Messieurs Wrench and Wrackem. COnnicloookxs. conn