the defendants not guilty and award them their legal costs. It was not a popular decision. The crowd hissed and booed the jurors, and tried to attack the defendants as they left the courtroom. See also List of Gentlemen Ushers References External links Hamar Alfred Bass (1842-1898), Burton-on-Trent.org.uk Further reading "The Royal Baccarat Scandal", Edward Grayson, Michael Havers, Kimber, 1977 1863 births 1941 deaths People of the Victorian era Berkeley People educated at Eton College Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order Scots Guards officers People from the Borough of East Staffordshire Gentlemen Ushers