Social Commentaries
On Chevril the Lawyer
From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language (ed. James Parton)
Social Commentaries
No cause, nor client fat, will Cheveril leese,
But as they come, on both sides he takes fees,
And pleaseth both; for while he melts his grease
For this; that wins, for whom he holds his peace.
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Jonson, Ben. “On Chevril the Lawyer.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/jonson/30/.
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