How soon is the deceased supposed to have died after the alleged cause of his dissolution? 17 Case III. The person is found dead, and the history of his dissolution is unknown 18 1. Circumstances to be learnt by inspection of the body 19 Situation and attitude of the body 20 General appearance of the countenance, as to colour, vascular turgescence, or congestion, and morbid physiognomy 21 Whether any discharge issues from the mouth, nostrils, ears, or any other orifice? 21 Apparent age of the deceased 22 Description of person, as to bulk, stature, obesity, muscular powers, &c. 22 Conformation of the neck as to shortness, thickness, &c. 22 Probable period that has elapsed since the extinction of life 23 Whether any, and what marks, punctures, contusions, ecchymoses, dislocations, or other injuries, are to be observed about the face, neck, chest, or any other parts of the body; and how far their appearance and character demonstrate the nature of the operation, or instrument by which they were inflicted? 26 Whether the wounds observed on the body were necessarily of a mortal nature, or sufficiently severe to have caused immediate death? 30 Whether they were inflicted during life? 31 Whether they resulted from an act of suicide, or otherwise, or whether from accident or design? 32 Whether the cloaths of the deceased betray any odour of spirit, tobacco, sourness, or putridity? 34 Whether any articles have been broken or injured in the pockets? 34 Whether there is reason to believe that the deceased has been robbed? 34 If the deceased be a female, whether there be any marks or bruises that would indicate the commission of a rape? 35 2. Circumstances to be learnt by an examination of surrounding and collateral objects 36