passages which I have
read to you contain nothing libelous, or that the defendant is not the
publisher, I shall sincerely rejoice in your conscientious acquittal.

_James Rignall_ deposed, that he had purchased the pamphlet in question
of the defendant, at her shop in Fleet Street, on Friday evening, the 9th
of March. There were several other copies lying about on the counter.

Cross-examined by Mr. COOPER.--Who are you?--I am an agent to the Society
for the Suppression of Vice.

But you are also employed by these constitutional people, as they call
themselves?--Only in this one instance.

Were you employed to purchase the pamphlet in question?--I purchased that
and others.

You were employed by the Constitutional Society to purchase them?--Yes, I
was.

Who sent you?--Mr. Murray.

The Attorney?--Yes.

And he directed you to purchase this pamphlet, eh?--He did not
particularize any.

Did he state his object in the purchase?--No.

What wages are you to have?--I have no wages.

Then you perform this agreeable duty gratuitously?--No, I do not say
that.

Then how are you paid?--I made a charge for my time.

Perhaps you belong to the society?--No, indeed I do not (with vehemence).

Well, I do not wonder that you should be anxious to separate yourself
from the society (a laugh amongst the auditory).

Mr. GURNEY.--I desire that no such remarks may be made.

Mr. COOPER.--What have you had for this particular job?--I have made a
charge for several other little things I did (a laugh).

Mr. GURNEY (to the spectators),--I shall certainly move his Lordship to
take notice of some particular persons that I see misconducting
themselves.

Cross-examination resumed.--What other jobs did you for the
association?--I did several jobs; that I will not deny.

How much have you had for these little jobs?--I declare upon my oath, I
cannot state particularly how much I had for these little jobs. I made a
charge. I don't recollect exactly what my charge was.

Come, come, the round sum?--I can tell you pretty nearly the round sum,
if that will satisfy you. I think it was above seven pounds and under
seven guineas. I was sent on other business beside this.

I wish to know what that other business was?--Is it necessary to answer
that question?

I think it necessary.--Then I will take the sense of the Court upon it. I
have no objection to answer that or any other question, if my Lord thinks
I ought.

Mr. Justice B