And there are many reasons not to expect swift justice under American law.
As a master of all air attacks, he is prayed to when devotees are looking for swift justice from above.
Following the explosion, the British public and politicians from all three major parties called for swift justice.
But while swift justice may have been laudable in the eyes of many, Ferguson had encountered some other problems: the judge, for one.
Those who had survived the battle we'd sent on to Trella to face swift justice there in the courts of law.
If they are afraid of similarly swift justice, they will not offend.
Thus does the military render swift justice to those who break the first commandment: Keep the mouth shut and don't volunteer.
Despite the initial public reaction, the government brought swift justice, soon encouraged by the public as well.
Two people already jailed for their part in last night's disorder - swift justice.
"I just want teachers to be able to trust that they will get swift justice when false allegations are made."