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THE court being again aſſembled, Sir John Barleycorn was brought to the bar.


The Judges.


Sir John Barleycorn, anſwer to what has bee laid to you charge; ſuch high crimes as if you cannot clear yourſelf, I fear you muſt looſe your head.


Sir John Barleycorn.


A very ſharp piece of buſineſs truly, gentlemen. I hope, gentlemen, you are