Dream of Gerontius

( Proms: Gerontius )

Seeking A Platonic Ideal...

A QC of my acquaintance once observed, as what was in context a crushing put down to a dull argument, "Well, it depends on whether you see the law as a set of academic questions with correct answers or as a game to be won. I see it as the latter."

When a real issue on a point of law crops up, that gives rise to something of a tension. On the one hand, we make a living, and sometimes, frankly, enjoy ourselves, by trying to win the game -and when you do, against the odds, oh the adrenalin rush. On the other, you sometimes just want to know just what, really, is the "right" answer, and could their Lordships please just Sort It Out.

Still, one day you might be the one who convinces their Lordships of the "right" answer. One can but hope.