John Rogers saw Carpenter in his bed, and drank with him. He asked how he came to throw a great stone. He said he did not know; but he freely forgave
the man that shot him; for if they had not been merciful they might have destroyed them all.
John Street was at the house at his labour.
Writ of execution of the decree read.
Mr. John Hawkins was solicitor for Mrs. Rogers; went with the Sheriff; demanded possession; saw a gun fired from the house; did no hurt; saw Carpenter actually shot and fall; no firing by the soldiers till after that of two other guns.
Verdict, both guilty of murder.
The King against Henry Rogers and John Street.
Indictment for the murder of George Woolston alias Wilson, with a gun charged with leaden bullets 19th June 1734, at Crowan, in com. Cornub.
Plea, Not Guilty.
Serjeant Chapple, pro Rege.