THE FORM OF PRAYER, WITH THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD,
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To be used daily by all devout People throughout the Realm, for the Happy Deliverance of Her Majesty QUEEN CAROLINE From the late most Traitorous Conspiracy. Eighth Edition. LONDON: Printed for WILLIAM HONE, 45, Ludgate Hill; and sold by all Booksellers in the United Kingdom. 1820. Price Six-pence.
THE ORDER FOR DAILY PRAYER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. At the beginning of Morning and Evening Prayer the Minister may read with a loud voice some one or more of these Sentences of the Scriptures that follow. And then may be said that which is written after the said Sentences, together with other suitable portions of the usual Service.
WHEN the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Prov. xxix. 2. By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty. Job, xxxv. 9. If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. Prov. xxix. 12. The wicked walk on every side when the vilest men are exalted. Psalm xii. 8. They are exalted for a little while, but they are gone and brought low: they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of green corn. Job, xxiv. 24. A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. Prov. xxv. 26. A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. Prov. xx. 26.
This Hymn following may be used; one Verse by the Priest, and another by the Clerk and People. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm cvii. 1. Let them give thanks whom the Lord hath redeemed: and delivered from the hand of the enemy. Verse 2. Many a time have they fought against me from my youth up. Psalm cxxix. 1. Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up: but they have not prevailed against me. Verse 2. They have privily laid their net to destroy me without a cause: yea, even without a cause have they made a pit for my soul. Psalm xxxv. 7. They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul: they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. Psalm lvii. 7. Great is our Lord, and great is his power: yea, and his wisdom is infinite. Psalm cxlvii. 5. The Lord setteth up the meek: and bringeth the un- godly down to the ground. Verse 6. Two Psalms appointed in the Book of Common Prayer to be said on the 29th of each month throughout the year. PSALM CXL. Eripe me, Domine.. DELIVER me, O Lord, from the evil man: and preserve me from the wicked man. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts: and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a ser- pent: adders' poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the un- godly: preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings.
5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords: yea, and set traps in my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, thou strength of my health: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord: let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them: that compass me about. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth: evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor: and maintain the cause of the helpless. IS The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy Name: and the just shall continue in thy sight. PSALM CXLI. Domine clamavi. LORD, I call upon thee, haste thee unto me and consider my voice when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense: and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and keep the door of my lips. 4 O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing: let me not be occupied in ungodly works with the men that work wickedness, lest I eat of such things as please them.
5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly: and reprove me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head: yea, I will pray yet against their wickedness. 7 Let their judges be overthrown in stony places: that they may hear my words, for they are sweet. 8 Our bones lie scattered before the pit: like as when one breaketh and hevveth wood upon the earth. 9 But mine eyes look unto thee, O Lord God: in thee is my trust, O cast not out my soul. 10 Keep me from the snare that they have laid for me: and from the traps of the wicked doers. 11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets toge- ther: and let me ever escape them. The Suffrages may be as followeth. Priest. O Lord, save the Queen. People. Who putteth her trust in thee. Priest. Send her help from thy holy place. People. And evermore mightily defend her. Priest. Let her enemies have no advantage against her. People. Let not the wicked approach to hurt her. After the Collects [for Peace and Deliverance from our Enemies] may be said that which followeth. ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Father, who of thy gracious providence, and tender mercy towards us, didst prevent the malice and imaginations of our enemies, by discovering and confounding their horrible and wicked Enterprize, plotted and intended to have been executed against the Queen and the whole State of England, for the subversion of the Government and Religion established among us; and didst like- wise wonderfully conduct thy Servant Queen Caroline, and bring her safely into England, and preserve us from the attempts of our enemies to bereave us of our religion and laws: We most humbly praise and mag- nify thy most glorious Name for thy unspeakable goodness towards us, expressed in both these acts of thy mercy. Let the consideration of this thy re- peated goodness, O Lord, work in us true repentance, that iniquity may not be our ruin. And increase in us more and more a lively faith and love, fruitful in all holy obedience; that thou mayest still continue thy favour, with the light of thy Gospel, to us and our posterity for evermore. Amen.
Prayer. ALMIGHTY God, who hast in all ages shewed thy Power and Mercy in the protection of righteous States from the wicked conspiracies, and malicious practices of all the enemies thereof: We yield thee our unfeigned thanks and praise, for the wonderful and mighty deliverance of our gracious Queen CAROLINE, by cruel treachery appointed as a sheep to the slaughter, in a most barbarous and savage manner, beyond the examples of former ages. From this unnatural conspiracy, not our merit, but thy mercy; not our foresight, but thy providence delivered us: And therefore not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name be ascribed all honour and glory, in all Churches of the saints, from generation to generation. Amen. Instead of the Prayer [In time of War and Tu- mults] may be used this Prayer following.
ETERNAL God, and our most mighty Protector, we thy unworthy servants do humbly present ourselves before thy Majesty, acknowledging thy power, wisdom, and goodness, in preserving the Queen from the destruction intended against her. Make us, we beseech thee, truly thankful for this, and for all other thy great mercies towards us; par- ticularly we bless thee for giving Her Majesty a safe arrival here, and for making all opposition fall before her. We beseech thee to protect and defend her from all treasons and conspiracies; Preserve her in thy faith, fear, and love; prosper her with long hap- piness here on earth; and crown her with everlasting glory hereafter. Amen. The following may be said or sung, one Verse by the Priest, another by the Clerk and People. Grant the Queen a long life: and make her glad with the joy of thy countenance. Psalm Ixi. 6. and xxi. 6. Let her dwell before thee for ever: O prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve her. Psalm lxi. 7. In her time let the righteous flourish: and let peace be in all our borders. Psalm Ixxii. 7. and cxlii. 14. As for her enemies, clothe them with shame: but upon herself let her crown flourish. Psalm cxxxii. 19. Also this. Thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wicked- ness: neither shall any evil dwell with thee. Psalm v. 4. Thou wilt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord abhors both the blood-thirsty and deceitful man. ver: 6. O how suddenly do they consume: perish, and come to a fearful end! Psalm lxxiii. 18. Yea, even like as a dream, when one awaketh: so didst thou make their image to vanish out of the city. ver. 19. This Sentence may be read at the Offertory.
Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the Prophets. St. Matt. vii. 12. Also may be profitably read these Sentences. There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. Prov. xxx. 12. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah, v. 20. ' Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter. Matt, xxiii. 25. But your inside is full of ravening and wickedness. Luke, xi. 39. Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. Luke, xi. 44. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. Prov. v. 22. He shall die without instruction; and in the great- ness of his folly he shall go astray. Prov. v. 23. The congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate and fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery. Job, xv. 34. After the Prayer [For the whole State of Christ's Church, &c.] this Collect following may be used.
ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Father, who, of thine infinite and unspeakable goodness towards us, didst in a most extraordinary and wonderful man- ner disappoint and overthrow the wicked designs of those traitorous, heady, and high-minded men, who, under the pretence of Religion and thy most holy Name, had contrived, and well-nigh effected the utter destruction of thy Servant CAROLINE, our beloved Queen: as we do this day most heartily and devoutly adore and magnify thy glorious Name for this thine infinite goodness already vouchsafed to us; so do we most humbly beseech thee to continue thy grace and favour towards us, that no such dismal calamity may ever again fall upon us. Infatuate and defeat all the secret counsels of deceitful and wicked men against us. Abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their devices. With judgment and justice cut off all such workers of iniquity, as turn Religion into Rebellion, and Faith into Faction; that they may never prevail against us, nor triumph in the ruin of the Monarchy. Protect and defend Her Ma- jesty from all treasons and conspiracies. Be unto her an helmet of salvation, and a strong tower of defence against the face of all her enemies; clothe them with shame and confusion, but let Her for ever flourish. So we thy people, and the sheep of thy pasture, will give thee thanks for ever, and will always be shewing forth thy praise from generation to generation.— Amen. Or there may be sung or said this Hymn following: one Verse by the Priest, and another by the Clerk and people. MY song shall be alway of the loving kindness of the Lord: with my mouth will I ever be shew- ing forth his truth from one generation to another. Psalm lxxxix. 1.
The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done his marvellous works: that they ought to be had in remem- brance. Psalm cxi. 4. Who can express the noble acts of the Lord: or shew forth all his praise? Psalm cvi. 2. The works of the Lord are great: sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Psalm cxi. 2. The Lord setteth up the meek: and bringeth the nngodly down to the ground. Psalm cxlvii. 6. The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment: for all them that are oppressed with wrong. Psalm ciii. 6. This Collect may likewise be used. O ALMIGHTY God, who art a strong tower of defence unto thy servants against the face of their enemies; We yield thee praise and thanksgiving for the wonderful deliverance of these kingdoms from the GREAT CONSPIRACY, and all the Miseries and Oppressions consequent thereupon. We acknow- ledge it thy goodness, that we are not utterly deli- vered over as a prey unto our enemies; beseeching thee still to continue such thy mercy towards us, that all the world may know that thou art our Saviour and mighty deliverer. Amen. After the Prayer for the King, the Priest may say thus. Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. Eccl. ix. 9. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife, loveth himself. Eph. v. 28.
Let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Eph. v. 33. It hath been said, whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery. Matt. v. 31,32. The Collect for God's protection of the Queen against all her enemies. MOST gracious God, we most humbly beseech thee to protect thy Servant CAROLINE, our beloved Queen, from all the dangers to which she may be exposed; Hide her from the gathering together of the froward, and from the insurrection of wicked doers; Do thou weaken the hands, blast the designs, and defeat the enterprizes of all her enemies; that no secret conspiracies, nor open violences, may disquiet her; but that, being safely kept under the shadow of thy wing, and supported by thy power, she may tri- umph over all opposition; that so the world may acknowledge thee to be her Defender and mighty. Deliverer in all difficulties and adversities. Amen. This may also be said. LORD God of our salvation, who hast been ex- ceedingly gracious unto this land, and by thy miraculous providence didst deliver us out of our miserable confusion; by restoring to us, and to her own just and undoubted rights, our most gracious Queen CAROLINE, notwithstanding all the power and malice of her enemies; and to the great comfort and joy of our hearts: We are here now before thee, with all due thankfulness, to acknowledge thine un- speakable goodness herein, and to offer unto thee our" sacrifice of praise for the same; we beseech thee to bless the Queen with all increase of grace, honour and happiness, in this world, and to crown her with immortality and glory in the world to come. Amen.
Versicles. As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so ho- nour is not seemly for a fool. Prov. xxvi. 1. The wicked are like the troubled sea, when it can- not rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. Isa. lvii. 29. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Prov.- xxv. 5. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. Prov. xi. 10. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Prov. ix. 5. Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Job, xxxii. 9. For the transgression of a land, many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and know- ledge, the state thereof shall be prolonged. Prov. xxviii. 2. As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Prov. xxviii. 15. Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. Eccl. iv. 13. His bones are full of the sins of his youth, which shall lie down with him in the dust. Job, xx. 11. Be wise now therefore O ye kings; be instructed ye judges of the earth. Psalm ii. 10.
PSALMS FROM THE NEW VERSION, By N. BRADY, D. D. and N. TATE, Esq.
I. (Psalm 6.)
Reader, It seemeth meet to acquaint thee that the foregoing Form of Prayer with Thanksgiving to be used Daily for Her Majesty, hath been wholly compiled from Scripture, and from certain Services and Forms appointed in the Book of Common Prayer: viz. The Services for Morning and Evening Prayer; the Form for the Day of the Martyrdom of the blessed King Charles I.; the Form for the Restoration of His most religions and gracious Son, King Charles II.; and the Form for the Day whereon the Church as by Law established annually celebrates the overthrow of the Tyranny exercised by His Most Sacred Majesty King James II. and the success of the Glorious Principles whereby His said Majesty was providentially dethroned} and the Revolution of 1688 happily effected. Farewell. Printed by William Hose, 45, Lndgate Hill.
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"NON MI RICORDO!"
CROSS EXAMINED BY MR. BESOM.
WHO are you? Non mi ricordo.
What countryman are you?—a foreigner or an englishman? Non mi ricordo.
Do you understand English? No not at all.
Will the Oath you have taken bind you to speak the truth, or do you know of any other Oath more binding?
The Turnstile General objected to the ques-tion; upon which a discussion arose as to the nature of the Oath likely to bind the Witness, who ap-peared to be playing with a thread. The Witness was accordingly asked, by way of illustration, to what degree he thought the thread was binding, and whether he knew of any thing else more binding?
The Lord Precedent Furthermore said, if the Witness believed the thread he held was binding, that was sufficient.
The Lord Precedents opinion gave rise to a long discussion as to whether more binding was binding, and binding was more binding; which ended in a reference to the Erminians, who delivered the following solemn opinion:—If the Witness shall answer that he thinks the bit of thread is binding, there is no doubt it is binding; but he cannot be asked if a cord is more binding, because he in fact says that the thread itself is binding. If the Witness twists the thread round his little finger he is so far bound by it, and it is binding; and having done that, it is unnecessary to inquire whether a cord, round another part of his body, would be more binding.
Question over-ruled.
CROSS EXAMINATION RESUMED.
You are a master tailor, I think? I was cut out for a tailor.
You have been a tailor, then? I only follow tailoring as a mere amusement.
Fond of Goose I suppose—but pray Mr. Mere-amusement what is your business? I was brought up a Cabinet maker.
What can you get at it?—are you a good hand? I can't say I am; I'm badly off; my tools are worn out.
What is your place of residence?
(Order Order).
The Turnstile General protested against the consequences of this mode of Examination.
Lord Juryman—Why does not the Interpreter give the Witness's Answer.
The Lord Precedent Furthermore—Because the Bench objects to the question.
Lord MUDDLEPOOL—Does the Turnstile General object to the question.
The Turnstile General. I do object to it, my Lord. This is perhaps the most important question that ever occurred. By this dealing out, the party is placed in such a situation as he never was placed in before.
Mr. Besom—I ask him where he now lives, and the Turnstile General objects to this, because I do not put all the questions I might put, in a single breath.
The Lord Precedent Furthermore—I feel great difficulty—I doubt..
Lord Wheelbarrow thought there was a great deal in what the noble Lord had said; and he doubted.
CROSS EXAMINATION RESUMED.
How much money has been expended on you since you were born? Non mi ricordo.
What have you done for it in return? More less than more.
How do you get your living? I was waiter for some years at the Hotel de Grand Bretagne, and succeeded my father as head waiter at the Crown Inn.
What wages have you? Non mi ricordo.
Have you any perquisites? Veils.
Are you head waiter, or by what other name than head waiter you may be called, at the Crown Inn?
I am after building a new place called the Wellington Arms, and trying to be Barrack-master; if I dont gain the Trial I shall be glad to remain at the old Crown.
This answer appeared to excite considerable sensation,
The Twister General thought the meaning was,
'if I do n't gain what I attempt to gain.'
[The Short-hand writer was desired to read the answer, and the word Trial was retained as the correct translation.]
I do not ask what you are to be hereafter, but whether you are still head waiter at the Crown?
The head waiter is dismissed occasionally.
Are you married? More yes than no.
Do you live with your own wife? No.
Is she in this country? Yes.
Why did you marry? To pay my debts.
Then why did you part? Because my debts were paid.
Were you not up to the eyes in debt? Si Signor.
Are you not bound to manifest some gratitude towards those who have paid your debts?
The Interpreter said the witness was a mere fanfaron, and that he found it difficult, if not impossible, to explain to the witness's understanding what was meant by gratitude.
Cross Examination resumed.
Did not you write to your wife a licentious letter, called a letter of license?—(Order, order.)
I ask you again the cause of your separation?
She left me.
On what account? I did not like her, and I told her I'd have nothing to do with her any more.
After that what did you do? Oh, I rambled about.
Where did you go? To Jersey and elsewhere.
Well, Sir, go on. Non mi ricordo.
Do you mean to say that you never went to Manchester Square? More yes than no.
Were you in the house on the footing of a private friend? No, not as a friend.
You mentioned your father just now:—you did not go in your father's cart, I presume; in what sort of carriage did you go? In the old yellow chariot.
How long did it take you to travel from Manchester Square to Richmond? Non mi ricordo.
How many other places did you go to? Non mi ricordo.
Is the Marquis of C. a married man?
(Order. Order.)
After you parted from your wife, on what terms did you live? I've been trying to get rid of her.
Do you know what Matthew says (c. v. v. 32.)?
Matthew? Matthew? (trying to recollect)—what Matthew?—he's no friend of mine.
In what light do you consider your oath at the marriage ceremony? A ceremony.
If your marriage oath has not bound you, can you expect people to believe you if ever you should take a solemn public oath? More yes than no.
By the Roman law, a divorce was granted for Drunkenness, Adultery, and False Keys: what is your opinion of that law?
The Twister General said, that it was contrary to common sense to ask the witness's opinion about any Law.
How many Wives does your Church allow you? Non mi ricordo.
How many have you had since you separated from your own? Non mi ricordo.
Are you a Member of the Society for the Suppression of Vice? Yes (with great energy).
The Cross-examining Counsel said that the Interpreter had materially altered the sense of the last question; he had in fact asked, if the Witness was Member of the Society for the suppression of Wives, (a loud laugh) which Witness had eagerly answered in the affirmative.
The Witness's answer was expunged, and on the question being repeated correctly, he answered that he was told it was his duty to encourage the Vice Society, because it professed to diminish the influence of bad example.
Have they ever prosecuted you? Me!—(with astonishment)—they like me too well!
What do you mean then by Suppression—is your Soeiety to prevent little vice from being committed, or great vice from being found out?
More Yes than No.
It was here moved by Lord Le Cuisinier, that 4 o'Clock, the hour of dinner, was arrived.
Another, in a maiden Speeeh, said, that during his long silence in that Court he had had leisure to observe, that 4 o'Clock in the morning was a more usual hour of adjournment.
Another considered that Lord Le Cuisinier's suggestion ought not to be entertained for a moment. We only exist in our formalities. If we suffer ourselves to be put a stop to by the motion, we may find that we are travelling round again into the obsolete usages of our early ancestors; which will be to describe a circle that must be generally considered as nothing less than a revolution! I therefore deprecate the least innovation, and move, as an amendment, that 4 o'Clock is not arrived.
The Master General of the Black Barracks at Exeter, rose without his wig, and declaring, upon the memory of his whiskers, that he had just heard it strike 4, he enquired whether the Clock was in Order. (Loud and continued cries of hear hear.)
The Home DOCTOR felt his pulse alarmingly quicken one and a fraction in the minute, and nervously said, that the clock was clearly guilty of a barefaced libel and ought to be instantly held to bail for breach of the peace. The simultaneous action of all the Clocks throughout the nation and their open communication by circulars, was an index to the existence of an organized correspondence and a systematic affiliation. He trembled at the positive intelligence he had received, that millions at that moment held their hands in an attitude ready to strike; but it was the proudest day of his life that he had so far succeeded by a circular movement of his own, as to enable his workmen to hold them to the peace for an hour together.
Lord Bathos assured the Black-Barrack Master-General that the Clock was out of Order, and he congratulated the Home Doctor on his efficiency; but he thought they had not sunk low enough into the subject; for he had strong doubts whether the striking might not be construed into an overt act of High Treason, and if he saw any probability of being supported he should conclude with a substantive motion. Did not the Lord Precedent remember a Clock Case, in which, immediately after the chain had been locked up, a principal link suddenly disappeared? and whether, after the most minute inquiry, there was not every reason to believe from the best information that could be obtained at that time, that that link had been prigged? (Hear hear.) Take even the very last Clock Case, where the chain was kept together with the greatest pains, and the utmost care. If the smallest link in that chain had been prigged, it would have been fatal to the works, and yet in that very case, two days after the chain was locked up, a link was obtained, which, if sooner discovered, would have lengthened the chain to the necessary extent, and brought home in the most conclusive manner the guilt of the Clock. He therefore moved that the Clock be examined, and the chain kept in their own custody, with liberty to add to the number of links.
Lord Ratstail with his usual animation seconded the Motion.
Marquiz Boudoir moved as an Amendment, that the Clock being in contempt, the Black stick be ordered to walk him in to-morrow. Seconded.
Upon this Amendment the following Amendment was moved and seconded, that the word 'to-morrow' be expunged, and the word 'yesterday' be inserted in its place. Ordered.
Cross Examination resumed.
Does the Witness recollect whether he was at B————? Non mi ricordo.
Who usually closed the Pavilion? I did.
Was it so close as to exclude any person outside from seeing what passed within, or was it partially open? It was quite closed—When I could not close it with C**** entirely, I did it with other pieces.
What do you mean by saying with other pieces?
I mean with other pieces of the same quality.
Symptoms of impatience were now expressed, with loud cries of Withdraw, withdraw.
Do you remember any thing particular occurring one night? No.
Do you not recollect whether a new wing was added during the time you and your mistress were absent? Non mi ricordo.
Do you know a certain Colonel Q.? Yes, he has too little mustachios.
Are you a sober man? More no than yes.
How many bottles a day do you drink. Non mi ricordo.
Do you drink six bottles? Non mi ricordo.
Five bottles? Non mi ricordo.
How many nights in the week do you go to bed sober? Non mi ricordo.
Are you sober now? More no than yes.
Where do you spend your mornings? AtbCuraçao.
Where do you spend your evenings? At the Cat and Fiddle.
What is your favorite dish? Trifle.
What is your favorite game? Bag-at-L——
What is your favorite amusement? The C.
After Dressing, Drinking, and Dreaming, what time remains for thinking? Non mi ricordo.
I hold in my hand a list of immense sums of money that have been advanced to you, how much have you left? None.
Well, but you have something to show for it? No.
How do you live? I have a doll-shop, and a large stable in the country, and some cow-houses in different parts.
Are not your favourite friends horn-boys and flashmen?—(Order, order.)
Can you produce a certificate of good character from those who know you? Yes, from the minister.
Pho! plio! do n't trifle; can you from any respectable person? More no than yes.
I understand you have the scarlet fever, do you not know that it ends here in a putrid fever? Non mi ricordo.
You have many companions and advisers, but have you to your knowledge one real friend in the world; and if not, why not? Non mi ricordo.
By what acts of your life do you expect you will be remembered hereafter ? I shall not answer you any more questions; you put questions to me I never dreamt of.
Suppose every man in society were to do as you do, what would become of society; and what right have you to do so, more than any other man ?—(Witness greatly agitated?)
The Witness from the Grillery asked whether the Cross Examination was nearly concluded? (Cries of Keep on!)—Supposing that the business would close to day at 4 o'clock, he had made a private assignation, although he was quite ready to stop if necessary.
The Lord Precedent Furthermore was in favour of adhering to a square rule; he had not entered the Court till five seconds past ten by his stop-watch, in consequence of consulting with his Wife upon a motion-of-course which they had contemplated; and their further deliberation had been postponed until after the adjournment to-day. It was impossible to know what questions might turnout to be doubtful or doubtless; yet adjourning at Five o'Clock would gain a delay of six hours in the Week, and the gaining of any thing he considered very material in the present case.
An Adjournment then took place, the Witness remaining on
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