[673] Dugdale’s evidence. 7 State Trials 334–342.
[674] 7 State Trials 343–349.
[675] Ibid. 119, 355. House of Lords MSS. 15.
[676] 7 State Trials, 350–357.
[677] 7 State Trials 359–378.
[678] “... Three of them, having been apprehended by Sir Will. Waller at their first coming, told him they were come to be witnesses, and being asked what they were to witness, they said they must know that from their superiors.” Sidney, Letters 101.
[679] Examination of Christopher Townley, April 28, 1679. Fitzherbert MSS. 151, 152.
[680] 7 State Trials 371. At the trial of Langhorn another witness was produced to explain this, but his testimony was unconvincing.
[681] Ibid. 361, 364, 366. Information was also given that Gifford had admitted in conversation “that his Superior of the College at St. Omers had sent him over to swear on behalf of the Lords, and that he must obey, and would, right or wrong.” Examinations of Chamberlayne and Gouddall. Fitzherbert MSS. 149.
[682] Examinations of Coulster and Townley. Fitzherbert MSS 151, 152.