Part 206

A. Yes; that he did not know it if he was.

Q. He was quite surprised at hearing of it?

A. He did not seem in the least astonished, to me; I did not see him take any notice.

Q. He told you he was in the Rules of the Bench, and he did not see how he could come to Chelsea that day?

A. He told me he was not out of the Rules of the Bench, and if he came to Chelsea, he did not know it.

Q. It was by the conversation with the servant, you fix the date?

A. No, I knew the date.

Q. On what do you found your recollection that it was on that day?

A. I know that was the day.

Q. The 13th of February he was within the Rules of the Bench, and might have been at Chelsea?

A. No, it was not the 13th.

Q. How soon did you tell any body that you saw him on the 20th?

A. I told my wife that night.

Q. Your wife is here?

A. Yes, she is.

Q. How soon did you tell any body besides William Smith, the servant, any thing about him?

A. I told no body but William Smith, and my wife.

Q. Not to this moment?

A. Yes, I did, when I was sent for.

Q. When was that?

A. Last Monday week.

Q. Then you were seen by the attorney, and examined about this matter?

A. Yes.

Q. Was any body so particular as to ask you how this gentleman was dressed, when you saw him on this Sunday?

A. No.

Q. Now I am so particular; will you tell me how he was dressed?

A. He had a black coat, and black waistcoat, and grey pantaloons or overalls, but I will not say which.

Q. You have seen your old acquaintances, the two Smiths, here this morning?