Lord Ellenborough. I would wish to get into the case, so as to have the examination of several witnesses, upon whom the public business of certain offices depend, gone through, if possible.
Mr. Park. I have undergone very great fatigue, which I am able to bear; but I would submit to your Lordship the hardship upon parties who are charged with so very serious an offence as this, if their case is heard at this late hour; and then a fresh day is given to my learned friend to reply.
Lord Ellenborough. It will not be a fresh day when you will be here by nine o'clock, and the sun will be up almost before we can adjourn; I will sit through it if you require it, rather than that.
Mr. Alley. On the part of M'Rae, I shall not trouble your Lordship with any witnesses or observations.
MR. SERJEANT BEST.
May it please your Lordship,
Gentlemen of the Jury,