Mr. White, the sitting magistrate, observed that it was a most extraordinary thing that persons could get into the Palace under such circumstances. Several persons belonging to the Palace said that every inquiry had been made, but it could not be accounted for. Mr. White (to the prisoner): Where do you come from? Prisoner: I came from Hertfordshire 12 months ago, and I met with a man in a fustian jacket, who asked me to go with him to Buckingham House. I went, and have been there ever since. I got my victuals in the kitchen, and I thought myself very well off, because I came to London to better myself. Mr. White: Well, you could not go to a higher place. Prisoner: I declare it to be the case, and I lived very well. To be sure, I was obliged to wash my shirt now and then. Mr. White: You fared, then, altogether, pretty well? Prisoner: Very well indeed, Sir, and I was always placed, when the Queen had a meeting with the Ministers, behind a piece of furniture in the room; but I, certainly, did live well. Mr. White: Indeed! And which was your favourite apartment? Prisoner: The room in front of the gardens; but I was always in the secret when the Ministers came. Mr. White: Do you mean to tell me that you have lived in the Palace upwards of 11 months, and been concealed when Her Majesty held a Council? Prisoner: I do. Mr. White: Were you hid behind a chair? Prisoner: No. But the tables and other furniture concealed me. Mr. White: Then you could hear all Her Majesty said? Prisoner: Oh, yes! and her Ministers too. The prisoner’s answers to the questions of the magistrate were given in the most shrewd manner possible, and he evidently appeared to be a lad of some education, but nothing further could be elicited from him. Mr. White said it was a most singular affair, and that it should be strictly inquired into. For the present, he should remand the prisoner until Wednesday next. The magistrate also told Cox that, as he should be sitting there every day, he should be glad to receive any information upon the subject. The letters found upon the prisoner were directed to be sent to the Palace, under seal of the Office, the prisoner having broken them open. The case excited great interest, and, in the first instance, was sent to Bow Street; but Sir Frederick Roe being out of town, it was ordered to be heard at this office.