Part 46 (2/2)

R. SANDOM, Northfleet.

Monday Morning.

_Addressed, Mr. Foxall, Rose Inn, Dartford._

_Mr. Bolland._ In consequence of that you sent a chaise to Northfleet?

_A._ I did.

_Q._ Did you see the chaise on its return from Northfleet?

_A._ Yes; the chaise drove furiously into my yard with two gentlemen and Mr. Sandom, with white c.o.c.kades in their hats.

_Q._ What sort of hats were they?

_A._ They were very large c.o.c.ked hats.

_Q._ Were they flat hats; what are called opera hats?

_A._ I did not see; indeed they did not take them off.

_Q._ Were they quite plain hats?

_A._ Yes, with the exception of white paper or ribband, I cannot say which.

_Q._ How were the gentlemen dressed?

_A._ In blue clothes I think; but there were such a number of persons hurrying into the yard, that I had not an opportunity of examining; the four horses were ready; I gave them another chaise, as I feared the wheels of this were not very well greased.

_Q._ Had you any conversation with Sandom, or either of the gentlemen with him?

_A._ I said to Mr. Sandom, ”Will those gentlemen breakfast;” he said, ”No, they have breakfasted at my house, they have been in an open boat all night, and are very much fatigued.” I then asked him a question, ”Who are they?” he said he did not know, but they had news of the utmost consequence, and begged I would let them have good horses.

_Q._ Did any thing else pa.s.s between you and Mr. Sandom?

_A._ No, further than my asking where to; and they said to Westminster.

I told the boys I supposed they were going to the Admiralty.

_Cross-examined by Mr. Serjeant Pell._

_Q._ What time was it you received the note?

_A._ I think the note must have been received about seven o'clock.

_Q._ In the morning?

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