Sir Roger at the Assizes Summary (Class 12 Opt. English)

Sir Roger at the Assizes (Court Session)

- Richard Steele

Brief and Simple Summary:

'Sir Roger at the Assizes' is a narrative essay written by Richard Steele. It is about one day's journey of the narrator with an old knight named Sir Roger, who is well-regarded person. He is a kind, gentle, humble and gentle man with peace of mind. He is loved and valued in his neighbourhood. He avoids being criticized for the sake of mental peace. He doesn't displease anyone. He wants to impress others and maintain his fame in the society. In fact, he is the person who doesn't hurt anyone. The narrator made his journey to the court along with Sir Roger and three other men Will Wimble (his friend), Yeoman (farmer/kills hares, pheasants and partridges, so he could not be a good neighbour) and Tom Touchy (famous for suing case against everybody). While going there, Sir Roger didn’t tell his clear opinion about the dispute between Will and Tom about fishing in the river. He heard them and said, “Much might be said on both sides.” Sir Roger was given a special seat at the court. He delivered a short but insignificant speech in the middle of the court to impress others. While returning home, he wanted to change in the painting of his own hung by his former servant at his inn. His servant had made the picture due to his respect for him. He called the painter, and asked to add whiskers and some other features on it. Then Sir Roger asked the narrator whether the painting looked like him or Saracen, the narrator used the same diplomatic language of Sir Roger and said, “Much might be said on the both sides.”