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XIX.

THE ADVOCATE.

" Callidus vidit malum, etabscondit se ; innocens pertransiit,et afflictus est dam7io." —Proverb, xxii.

The rich client is putting a fee into the hands of thedishonest lawyer, to which Death also contributes, butreminds him at the same time that his glass is run out. Tothis admonition he seems to pay little regard, fully occupiedin counting the money. Behind this group is the poor suitor,wringing his hands, and lamenting that his poverty disableshim from coping with his wealthy adversary.

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