I'm reminded of this
"And once again, probability proves itself willing to sneak into a back alley and service Drama as would a copper-piece harlot."

That said, I am very happy to see Durkon back in the scene, and I enjoyed the twist on a classic gag. Alas, as one can see from the falling statute panel, the lawyers don't have the Xs in their eyes, so they quite clearly survived the falling statute.