A Complete Collection of State-Trials and Proceedings for High-Treason and Other Crimes and Misdemeanours; From the Reign of King Richard II. to the (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1730 Excerpt: ...and Jewels again by Three of the clock this Afternoon. I told him I could not agree that he should have the Money back again, press'd him that he would stay there, and fend for the rest of the Money and Jewels. But he would (if I did not) trust him: Mr. Tryon would have the rest of his Money and all his Jewels again. Tirner. I said, I would endeavour it. Sir T. A. If he had said he would have endeavoured it, I would not have parted with him but he said he should have the Money and Jewels, &V. I told him I would meet him at that Time at Mr. Tryon's. Then I took Mr. Tryon, and said, Whatever Promise you have made in private, you must excuse my assenting to any thing against the Law: But do not tell him of it, lest you lose the Jewels: I must commit him to Newgate, and I must bind you to prosecute him. He desired me I would not come so soon as Three, not till Four or Five of the clock, and all would be brought thither. I staid till about Four. In the interim I heard some Particulars, what these Maids would testify which Testimony had I received before I had parted with him, I would not have parted with him for any Consideration. But when I came thither in the Afternoon, I heard Colonel Turner was arrested, and was then at the Hoop-Tavern with the Officers. I sent immediately the Marshal and his Men to bring him to me. The Officers and he came and then Colonel Turner told me, I had brought all these Things, but the Officers prevented me j I was a very unfortunate Man: Give me but leave till to-morrow Morning at Nine of the Clock, and you.shall have all. Said I, I have now heard more and you must produce the Money and Jewels j if you expect any Favour from me, or I know what to do. He pressed very hard an Hour, or almost two, that he might be trusted to go f...