Cobbett's complete collection of state trials and proceedings for high treason and other crimes and misdemeanors from the earliest period to the present time - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810 Excerpt: ...this: That Lane did say once to me, I am here; and I was Dr. Oates's man, and he would have buggered me: And he did make complaint for want of linen; and spoke to me to wash him some linen. Said he, Here I have no linen, neither will they let me have any; and his boy here will not stir to look for any, unless Willoughby speak to him. Then tbe boy was spoke to. L. C. J. What is all this? What says the other woman? Mr. Williams. He is called Willoughby sometimes, and sometimes Dangerfield; for lie went by both names: But I ask you what money you know was given to him? Blake. He told me, he was to be allowed 10. a week. L. C. J. This is only to strengthen his evidence. Blake. He never said to me, from whom it was. Then Mrs. Edwards was sworn. Serj. Maynard. What do you say, Mistress? Edwards. May it please you, I do Doc know Lane; I never saw him in my life, but only when he was sent for by Mrs. Celier, to get an Habeas Corpus for Willoughby, who was then in Newgate; and he did come the next day, and gave his answer to me. L. C. J. She says nothing, but only he was desired to get an Habeas Corpus for Willoughby. Sol. Gen. Yes, my lord, she is called to shew you, whether Lane had not money from Mrs. Ceher. Edwards. That was the first time I saw him, and the next morning I saw him again: And when he came to the door, he told his errand to me. He said, he could get no Habeas Corpus; lor he was such a rogue, nobody would meddle nor make with him. Dangerfield. I would fain have her asked this uestioo, my lord, if you please: Did you ever see Mr. Knox at Mrs. Ceher's house? Edwards. If I see him, I can tell. Then the "defendant, Knox, was shewn to her. Edwards. I cannot say, this is the man: I Lave beard much talk of Mr. Knox, and that he hath been there; but I...
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