James Farrel proceedingsdefend and Robert Hurling proceedingsdefend were Indicted for the Murther of John Price proceedingsvictim a Brick-maker , at Hammersmith , the manner, as it appeared upon Evidence, thus; The two Prisoners coming into an Ale-house, called for drink, and within a while after for Cards; but there being no Cards in the house, one of them pulled a pack out of his Pocket, and seeing several Brick makers and such like labouring Men drinking, enticed themto play with them, which they did, till a Quarrel happened about the Reckoning, and foul play; whereupon Farrel drew his Sword, and his Companion, and pursued one of the Country-men out into the Street, then returning and finding his Companion Scuffling with Price, he run him into the body 10 Inches, and after that another was run through the Arm: They pleaded they did it in their own defence, and expressed a great deal of sorrow, not withstanding which they were both found Guilty of Wilful Murther.

[Death. See summary.]