Thereby Hangs Etc
A CERTAIN Irish judge, called the Hanging Judge, and who had never been
known to shed a tear except when Macheath, in the Beggar's Opera,
got his reprieve, once said to Curran, Pray, Mr. Curran, is that hung
beef beside you? If it is, I will try it.--If you try it, my lord,
replied Curran, it's sure to be hung.