A. Because I heard that word made use of before to express the determination of murdering others.
Q. Were they pressing drink on the woman? A. Yes.
Q. Was she much the worse of it? A. Rather.
Q. You remained there all night? A. Yes, until 5 o’clock. I was lying in bed when Mr. Paterson came in, but I did not hear what he said.
Q. Did you know where the body was put? A. Yes, at the head of the bed.
Q. Did Burke ask you to go out and get a box? A. Yes. He said he had purchased one for to put old shoes in. I went for the box and a porter came and carried it. I afterwards followed with M‘Dougal, our husbands, towards Newington, for fear they should quarrel or get drunk.
Q. What answer did you make to her about this shot? A. I said nothing.
Q. Had you and M‘Dougal any talk about it on your way to Newington? A. No.
Q. Did she feel sorry for it? A. No.
Q. What were you speaking of while you were in the passage? A. Perhaps I said it might be the same thing with her and I.