Part 11

Q. Was your attention particularly called to him as a stranger of some importance?

A. Undoubtedly.

Q. You have said you had not seen the person before whom you have pointed out?

A. No.

Q. Did any body suggest to you that that was the person when you saw him?

A. No, it was by myself in the hall.

Q. Did you know him when you saw him?

A. The instant I saw him.

Q. Had you the least doubt upon your mind of his being the man?

A. Not the least.

Thomas Worthington Gourley sworn.

Examined by Mr. Bolland.

Q. You are a hatter at Dover I believe?

A. I am.

Q. Were you at Mr. Marsh's, the Packet Boat, on the morning of the 21st of February?

A. I was.

Q. Was your attention called to any thing in particular on that morning?

A. Yes it was, after Mr. Marsh went out first and called for lights, I took two candles and went across with him to the Ship.

Q. On getting to the inn what did you perceive?

A. I perceived a gentleman in a grey coat, a pepper and salt coloured coat, more properly speaking.

Q. Look at that coat, and tell me whether it was like that?

A. Something similar to that.

Q. Did you remark any other part of his dress?

A. Not at that time.

Q. Tell us what passed when you went over?

A. Mr. Marsh asked me to go and call the ostler up, and tell him to get a post chaise and four immediately.

Q. Had the stranger said any thing in your presence?

A. Not at that time.