OBSERV. The said Prisoners were brought, but were set aside, and other Business prosecuted. Where we cannot choose but observe, that it was the constant and unkind Practices of the Court to the Prisoners, to make them wait upon the Trials of Felons and Murderers, thereby designing, in all probability, both to affront and tire them.
After five Hours Attendance, the Court broke up and adjourned to the third Instant.
The third of September 1670, the Court sate.
CRYER. O Yes, &c.
CLER. Bring William Penn and William Mead to the Bar.
MAYOR. Sirrah, who bid you put off their Hats? Put on their Hats again.
OBSER. Whereupon one of the Officers putting the Prisoners Hats upon their Heads (pursuant to the Order of the Court) brought them to the Bar.
RECORD. Do you know where you are?
PEN. Yes.