Mr. H.  Can you remember the exact words he used?

Pot.  I can.  He said, “Those of this capital should have no bowels.  You workers must see to having this done.”

J. N.  Stop a little; it is important that I should get an accurate note of this ( writing ).  Those who live in this metropolis must have their bowels drawn out—is that right?

Pot.  This capital, he said, my lord.

J. N. ( writing ).  This capital.  Well, well, well!  I cannot guess why the prisoner should be so infuriated against this metropolis.  Go on, Mr. Hungary.

Mr. H. ( to witness ).  Can you remember any other words he said?

Pot.  Yes; later on he said, “I hope to see the last Londoner hung in the guts of the last member of Parliament.”

J. N.  Londoner, eh?

Pot.  Yes, my lord; that is, he meant Londoner.

J. N.  You mustn’t say what he meant, you must say what you heard him say.