The Man Who Laughs Part II, Book the Fourth, Chapter VI - The kind of Magistracy under the Wigs of Former Days

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In which the somber and intricate workings of English local justice unfold before the grim backdrop of a Southwark prison, revealing a tableau of magistrates, sheriffs, and sundry officials performing their arcane duties with a blend of ceremony and authority. We observe, through a detailed exposition, the layers of jurisdiction and the curious legal customs that lend a peculiar character to the administration of law in this fair kingdom.

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