An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy / With the trials at large of the conspirators, for high treason and murder, a description of their weapons and combustible machines, and every particular connected with the rise, progress, discovery, and termination of the horrid plot

by George Theodore Wilkinson

Wilson came forward, and repeated his declaration, that that was not his name.

The Lord Chief Justice Abbott.—What is your name?

Wilson.—My name is James Wilson.

Mr. Curwood.—We mean to plead in abatement that this man has been indicted by a wrong name.

The Lord Chief Justice Abbott.—Is your plea prepared?

Mr. Curwood.—Yes, my Lord.

The Lord Chief Justice Abbott.—Let it be sworn.

The plea was then handed to Wilson, and he was sworn, in the customary form, to answer all such questions as the Court should demand of him.

The Lord Chief Justice.—Have you read the contents of that plea, and the form of affidavit subjoined; and is it true in matter and in substance?

Wilson.—I have, my Lord; I have signed it; it is true.