Fogden. By force; went from thence to Lindhurst; we got there in the night, just as it was light. We stayed there till near night again; then in the night we went to Poole, and went to the backside of the town, and left our horses in a little lane. I never was at Poole before this or since; I believe we left our horses about a quarter of a mile out of town. We left them in care of two men, Perrin and Lilliwhite. Then we went and broke open the custom-house. I saw the door broken open with two iron bars.
A Representation of ye Smuggler’s breaking open ye King’s Custom-house at Poole.
Q. Where did you get them?
Fogden. I cannot tell.
Q. Where did you find the tea lodged?
Fogden. It was in the top of the warehouse.
Q. Were any of the prisoners at the bar concerned in it?
Fogden. They were there, and did assist as the rest, except the two that held the horses. We brought the horses to a place near, and then carried the tea to them. It was a very narrow lane where we stopped first, and we brought the horses up to a more open place for loading.
Q. Did the prisoners at the bar help you load?