London ss

George Hart< no role > this Examt. being duely Examt.
before me touching the Murder of John
Blissett< no role > deceased doth Say that himself
this Examt. being last night between 11 &
12 of the Clock at & one Blissetts Gameing
Chambertherehapned to Arise some differ
ence & on that the Examint. went Away
& when he was in Lincolns Innfeilds he
found himselfe followed by Blissett who
discovered himselfe by Saying Lett me goe
I will goe to him on that the Exand tookt
& discerned a sword drawne in a Mans hand
on that the Examint. Saith he drew his Sword
to defend himselfe & ye other Person with
the drawne sword Rustred on him & Reced
his Wounds by running on his ye Examt
Sword as this Examt. doth beleive & farther
this Examt. doth not say.

Capt. hoc Vicessimo quarto die
Sbris A d 1699 Coram me
Edw Clarke< no role >

This Was Read by Mr
Hart & Owned True but
he refused to Signe it