The trial shall proceed at the time appointed, unless postponed for good cause shown by affidavit, the terms of which postponement are in the discretion of the court.

[(34-2012) 1890-1891, p. 57, sec. 153; reen. 1899, p. 33, sec. 140; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 5037; C.S., sec. 7285; I.C.A., sec. 33-1712.]