The Recorder. "This is not matter of law. You have had long notice of your trial, and might have prepared for it. How long have you had notice of your trial?"
Kidd. "A matter of a fortnight."
Dr. Oxenden. "Can you tell the names of any persons that you would make use of in your defense?"
Kidd. "I sent for them, but I could not have them."
Dr. Oxenden. "Where were they then?"
Kidd. "I brought them to my Lord Bellomont in New England."
The Recorder. "What were their names? You cannot tell without book. Mr. Kidd, the Court sees no reason to put off your trial, therefore you must plead."
Clerk of Arraignment. "William Kidd, hold up thy hand."
Kidd. "I beg your Lordship I may have counsel admitted, and that my trial may be put off, I am not really prepared for it."
The Recorder. "Nor never will, if you could help it."