"Sir James Anderson,—With the permission of the House, I think it my duty to inform you, after the opening we have heard made by the Attorney-General of the facts of the case, that you are not bound to answer any question which may tend to criminate yourself." Doubtless, Sir James Anderson expected nothing less, and had come to the House of Lords perfectly at his ease. Therefore he came like a shadow, and so departed. Thus "had he his entrance and his exit."
"Attorney-General.—Of what profession are you?
"A.—I am a physician.
"Q.—Where do you live?
"A.—New Burlington Street.
"Q.—Are you acquainted with Captain Tuckett?
"A.—I must decline answering that.
"Q.—Were you on Wimbledon Common on the 12th September last?
"A.—I must decline answering that also!
"Q.—Were you on that day called in to attend any gentleman that was wounded?