Monday, waited on Mr Rich,—found, by a mistake in not inserting “otherwise John Dixon “ in the requisition, that the business must be delayed till the next day ten o’clock, when a general meeting of the magistrates, with the grand schout, (high sheriff), to consider on the application;—mistake corrected, and requisition presented.
Tuesday, sent for by the magistrates to the Stadthouse;—from their manner, judged Brodie’s delivery as predetermined;—Mr Duncan sent for.
Mr. Duncan’s Account to the Magistrates.
That he was not a native of Edinburgh, but of Aberdeen; that he frequently came to Edinburgh on business; and that eight ten, or twelve years ago, he could not say which, the man who now called himself John Dixon was pointed out to him as Deacon Brodie, having asked a gentleman who he was.
That he had seen him several times after, and always understood him to be Deacon Brodie, but did not know his Christian name; had no doubt, and verily believed he was the same man; but would not swear he had no doubt and verily believed him to be the same.
Brodie Ordered to be brought in.
Substance of Examination.
Q. What is your name?
A. John Dixon.
Q. That is the name you go by here—but is not your real name William Brodie?