Dr. Bell, who had been sitting next the coroner, in a juxta position with one of the jury, with whom he was observed to be often earnestly talking, then rose, and said “He could not leave that room without offering a defence for the sake of his family and friends, as he perceived that his character was at stake, and in spite of the remonstrance used by Mr. Webber. Dr. Bell obtained the sanction of the court, and was proceeding to state, that he was M.D. surgeon, when Mr. Webber objected such was not evidence, that the coroner was at liberty to call Wm. Bell, of Norwich, but that this witness must state his qualification on oath. He was then formally sworn, and stated, “I am a surgeon M.D. at Norwich. The man was sent to me from Knapton, by Mrs. Shirley, (whose letter the witness read.) The man reported to me that he had been ill on the previous harvest—that he had been attended by Mr. Coleby daily, and that he had been under his treatment until he visited me on the morning of the 11th of February. His symptoms led me to ask him if Mr. Coleby had ever examined his bladder, naturally suspecting that he was labouring under stone. He said that Mr. Coleby had done so, and told him that there was no stone. That for months he had passed blood, and on some occasions something remained at the bottom of the vessel he used, if allowed to stand. He appeared to be extremely weak and emaciated. I took him to my house where I examined him with a sound, and immediately detected a small stone. I then wrote to Mrs. Shirley, of which I have kept a copy, but that lady has lost the original. Dr. Bell then read a note in which was stated that he had examined the man, who was in a deplorable state. That he had a small stone in his bladder, and had evidently been under a dangerous affection since last harvest—she could adopt one of three courses—_she could place him under the care of Mr. Coleby again_, _and when his attention was more immediately directed to the case_, _perhaps he would be more fortunate in detecting the nature of the complaint_—or she could send him to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital—or she could place Swann under his care, and he should be happy to attend without any charge, and the only expense would be for his board and lodging. Whatever plan should be adopted, let it be with the sanction of Mr. Coleby, and if he found relief from that gentleman, he was not to be taken from him, but strictly to attend to his (Dr. Bell’s) directions pro tempore. He also read a note from Mrs. Shirley, wherein she sanctioned Swann being under his care.