James Laing
6. James Laing, writer in the Council Chamber, Edinburgh, called in and sworn.
Examined by Mr. Hay—Do you remember of any process being brought before the magistrates against Mr. Brodie some time before he left this place, for using false or loaded dice?
Witness—I do.
Mr. Hay—At whose instance was the process?
Witness—At the instance of one Hamilton, a chimney-sweep in Portsburgh.
Mr. Hay—When was this process?
Witness—I do not exactly remember; but steps have been taken in it within these six months.
Lord Eskgrove—I suppose this Mr. Hamilton is not a common sweep, but a master who keeps men and boys for the purpose?
Witness—He is a master, as your Lordship observes.