618. NATHANIEL COLLIER proceedingsdefend was indicted for returning from transportation, and being found at large on the 1st of September , without any lawful cause .

(The Record read as before.)

JOHN TOWNSEND < no role > sworn.

I recollect the prisoner very well.

Do you recollect his being indicted for a felony? - Yes, he was convicted.

What was his sentence? - Transported seven years.

JOHN AVERY < no role > sworn.

I live at Torrington in Kent, about thirty miles off, on the Canterbury road, I remember the prisoner, I was among those that apprehended him.

How many were concerned? - Three besides me.

Did the prisoner make any resistance? - No, very little.

Was any body with him? - There was one man with him under the same circumstance.

Did they attempt to make any resistance? - No, we surrounded them.

Had they any arms? - A couple of clubs or bludgeons, or that like.

Did they offer to strike you? - No.

THOMAS BRADBURY < no role > This name instance is in a workspace. sworn.

I remember the prisoner.

What part did he take? - I do not know any particular part that he took.

He was not particularly active? - Not as I saw.

PRISONER's DEFENCE.

I hope my good behaviour will be in my favour, I did not behave amiss whilst in gaol, nor on board the ship.

GUILTY Death .

[Pardon on condition of Transportation. See summary.]