Classic Poem

Whereas, it is alleged, to wit:
There cometh from afar
A certain party in whose cause
Herewith these presents are;
One Coleridge is said party's name,
A lord of high degree,
Well known unto this court and fame —
A judge, so called, is he.

As parties of the second part,
We, the appellants, pray
That sundry courtesies be shown
Said judge who comes this way;
And, furthermore, appellants crave
Said judge be dined and fêted
As would become said judge and court
Hereinbefore narrated;
And that said divers compliments
Be also well intentioned,
As to delight said judge, so called,
Above and afore mentioned.