ON Wednesday, the 16th of January, 1684. the Quarter-Sessions and Goal Delivery of Newgate, being held at the Old Bayly, &c and Pannels Returned (for the several Juries) called over, William Scarlet proceedingsdefend , late of London, Gent. was first brought to Trial, being Indicted for Killing Henry Dickenson proceedingsvictim , in Doctors Commons , on the 19th of October last, in the Forenoon, when the Court was sitting. The Witnesses for the King were very positive, that Mr. Scarlet drew his Sword first, and without any opposition run Dickenson through And Mr. Dickenson's Brother gave Evidence of a Difference had hapned between them six Weeks before, by reason of false Dice; by which, Dickenson alledged to have been wronged at Play, either by Mr. Scarlet, or some of his Companions; and that Mr. Dickenson had thereupon reported Scarlet to be a Sharper, and advised all his Friends to have a care of coming into his Company: To revenge which Reproach, they apprehended that Mr. Scarlet took the first opportunity to Fight and Kill him. On the other hand Mr. Scarlet produced a real business he had that Day to be at Doctors Commons, and that Mr. Dickenson meeting him, first drew and struck him. Several Witnesses were on each side, disagreeing very much in circumstances; and in conclusion the Jury brought it in Man slaughter . Immediately after which Mr. Scarlet himself prayed Judgment: But an Appeal being brought by the deceased's Brother, as next Heir, the same was allowed; and he thereupon continued in Custody.