Sir Edward Clarke then went on to say that, in the case of a re-trial, it ought not to take place immediately.

He continued: "The burden of those engaged in the case is very heavy, and I think it only right that the Treasury should have an opportunity between this and another session of considering the mode in which the case should be presented, if indeed it is presented at all." Mr.Gill immediately rose to the challenge.
"The case will certainly be tried again," he declared, "whether it is to be tried again at once or in the next sessions will be a matter of convenience.

Probably the most desirable course will be for the case to go to the next sessions.

That is the usual course." Mr.Justice Charles: "If that is the usual course, let it be so." The next session of the Central Criminal Court opened on the 20th of the same month.
Not three weeks' respite, still it might be enough: it was inconceivable that a Judge in Chambers would refuse to accept bail: fortunately the law allows him no option.
* * * * * The application for bail was made in due course to a Judge in Chambers, and in spite of the bad example of the magistrate, and of Mr.Justice Charles, it was granted and Wilde was set free in his own recognizance of L2,500 with two other sureties for L1,250 each.

It spoke volumes for the charm and fascination of the man that people were found to undertake this onerous responsibility.