Mr. Carlile: Then, my lord, am I to understand that you refuse my request to adjourn the trial?
The Chief Justice: You have not advanced any proper or relevant ground to induce the Court to consent to an adjournment.
Mr. Carlile: My lord, it is of great consequence to me to prove to the world, that though I may be sent to a prison for three or four years, I have acted in all the relations of life as a conscientious moral man. I again entreat, my lord, you will suffer the trial to be adjourned. I have much important matter to introduce to-morrow morning. I have done all that any mortal could do. I have stood the whole of this day without any refreshment but water; in fact, I am so confused, that I scarcely have a recollection of anything.
The Chief Justice repeated that the adjournment would not be to any purpose.
Mr. Carlile: My lord, it is fit I should add a few observations to my defence.
The Chief Justice: Well, then, add them.
Mr. Carlile: My lord, I am really unable. When I came into Court this morning I was hoarse with the exertions of yesterday.
The Chief Justice: If you have unfortunately spent your strength in doing that which was foolish and improper, you have to blame yourself alone. You have placed me in a most painful situation, but I must perform the duty which is incumbent on me.
Mr. Carlile: Do you wish me, my lord, to proceed now?
The Chief Justice: Sir, the jury are considering.