Lewis Amond de la Cour proceedingsdefend , was indicted for a Misdemeanor, in speaking dangerous Words against his Majesty . It was positively sworn by one Witness, That the Prisoner utter'd himself in French to this Purpose, King George has not any just Protection to the Crowds of Great Britain, but the Pretender has a lawful Right to it; and another Witness depos'd, That he said in French likewise Words importing, 'Tis Pity the Pretender is not King of Great Britain, he is a fine Gentleman, and in Time may come to have the Crown. In his Defence he had People who belong'd to the Tavern where the Prisoner and Witnesses with other Company were drinking, who swore they staid till 6 a Clock in the Morning, and were very friendly, only much in Drink, till one of the Witnesses drew his Sword, and stood at the Door of the Room, bidding them call a Constable, for the Prisoner had spoke Treason. One who had been in their Company (but went home at 12 a Clock) swore, That while he was there, the Prisoner as readily as the rest, drank the King's Health by the Name of King George; but at to what happen'd after he went, he could say nothing. The Words were very fully prov'd, and the Prisoner was found Guilty of the Misdemeanor .

[Pillory. See summary.]

[Fine. See summary.]

[Imprisonment. See summary.]

[Provide sureties for good behaviour. See summary.]