A. It did.
Mr. Adolphus. What did you say to him?
A. I told him I thought the telegraphs could not work, for I knew almost every telegraph between Deal and London. He then said, Post-boy, don't take any notice of the news as you go along; I told him I would not unless he wished; he said I might tell any of my friends as I returned, for he dar'st to say they would be glad to hear it. He then said that he had sent a letter to the Port-Admiral at Deal, for he was ordered to do so, or he was obliged to do so, I will not be certain which.
Lord Ellenborough. You are sure he said so?
A. I am sure he said so. He said that he had to walk two miles after he came ashore before he got to the Ship at Dover. He said the Frenchmen were afraid of coming so near to Dover, for fear of being stopped, the Frenchmen that brought him; then we drove on till we came to Shooter's Hill.
Mr. Adolphus. Did he tell you why he had sent to the Port-Admiral at Deal?
A. To have the telegraphs worked, that he said was the reason.
Q. Did any thing further pass between you at the time?
A. Not any thing that I recollect.
Q. Had you any subsequent conversation at any other part of the stage?