“Dr. Oxenden. What matter of law can you have?

“Clerk of Arraigns. How does he know what he is charged with? I have not told him.

“Recorder. You must let the Court know what these matters of law are, before you can have counsel assigned you.

“Kidd. I know what I mean. I desire to put off my trial as long as I can, till I can get my evidence ready.

“Dr. Oxenden. It cannot be matter of law to put off your trial.

“Kidd. I beg your Lordships’ patience till I can procure my papers. I had a couple of French passes, which I must make use of in order to my justification.

“Recorder. That is not matter of law.

“Kidd. I sent for them, but I could not have them.

“Dr. Oxenden. Where were they then?

“Kidd. I brought them to my Lord Bellamont in New England.