James Rignall deposed, that he had purchased the pamphlet in question of the defendant, at her shop in Fleet Street, on Friday evening, the 9th of March. There were several other copies lying about on the counter.
Cross-examined by Mr. Cooper.—Who are you?—I am an agent to the Society for the Suppression of Vice.
But you are also employed by these constitutional people, as they call themselves?—Only in this one instance.
Were you employed to purchase the pamphlet in question?—I purchased that and others.
You were employed by the Constitutional Society to purchase them?—Yes, I was.
Who sent you?—Mr. Murray.
The Attorney?—Yes.
And he directed you to purchase this pamphlet, eh?—He did not particularize any.
Did he state his object in the purchase?—No.
What wages are you to have?—I have no wages.