Sir Edward.—“When did the incident occur in consequence of which you received that £30?”
Witness.—“About two weeks before.”
Sir Edward.—“Where?”
Witness.—“At Camera Square.”
Sir Edward.—“I’ll leave that question. You say positively that Mr. Wilde committed sodomy with you at the Savoy?”
Witness.—“Yes.”
Sir Edward.—“But you have been in the habit of accusing other gentlemen of the same offence?”
Witness.—“Never, unless it has been done.”
Sir Edward.—“I submit that you blackmail gentlemen?”
Witness.—“No, Sir, I have accepted money, but it has been offered to me to pay me for the offence. I have been solicited. I have never suggested this offence to gentlemen.”