Robert Cock, sworn.
Cock—My lord, I have known Mr. Dineley at Charlton for some years; I have been several times in his company; I have seen him do several acts of lunacy, as a madman.
Vernon—Where do you live?
Cock—I live in Cumberland, when I am at home.
Vernon—Are you of any business?
Cock—I am an officer belonging to his majesty.
Vernon—What kind of officer?
Cock—A salt officer.
Goodere—I will not give your lordship and the jury much more trouble. I am entirely innocent; they have not proved that I was present at the death of sir John Dineley.
The Recorder—Don't deceive yourself; though they have not proved you was actually in the cabin, when sir John was murdered, yet they have given evidence of that, which (if the jury give credit to) will amount to presence in the eye of the law.