Part 134

Q. But nevertheless you introduced them to him that evening?

A. They were in the room with him, they came into the room with him; that was at the time that Mr. Wakefield was in the room, I believe.

Mr. Park. That he was very unwell, and would not answer unless some person was with him?

Lord Ellenborough. Did he say that he was unwilling to answer, without having some friend present?

A. I do not recollect that; but he said he was very unwell, and exhausted with the journey.

Mr. Park. Nevertheless a long conversation did take place, did it?

A. I believe Mr. Wakefield was there about ten minutes or a quarter of an hour, not more than that.

Re-examined by Mr. Gurney.

Q. Did you put your marks upon these things before you went to Holland?

A. Yes, I did.

Mr. Joseph Fearn called again;

Examined by Mr. Gurney.

Q. Be so good as to look at that check dated the 10th of February 1814 [shewing it to the Witness] did you give that check to Mr. Butt?

A. I did on the day of its date, the 10th of February.

Mr. Joseph Brumfield sworn;

Examined by Mr. Gurney.

Q. Are you the clerk that paid the check on the 10th of February?

A. I am not.

Q. Is Mr. Evans here?

A. I believe not; I have not seen him.

Mr. William Smallbone called again;

Examined by Mr. Gurney.

Q. On the 19th of February 1814, did you draw that check [shewing it to the Witness]?

A. Yes.

Q. For whom?

A. For Lord Cochrane.

Q. Did you give it to Lord Cochrane?

A. I did.