About 12 o’clock the unfortunate Montford, who was returning from the theatre, fell in with this worthy couple. Lord Mohun, it appears, approached him in a very cordial manner, and went so far as to embrace him; when Montford asked him what he possibly could be doing in the street at that advanced hour of the night. His lordship replied, “I suppose you have heard of the lady?” To which Montford answered: “I hope my wife (who was also a performer) has given your Lordship no offence?”—“No,” said Lord Mohun, “it is Mrs. Bracegirdle I mean.” To which Montford observed: “Mrs. Bracegirdle, my Lord, is no concern of mine; but I hope your Lordship does not countenance the conduct of Mr. Hall.” Upon this, Captain Hall came forward; and exclaiming “This is not a time to discuss such matters,” ran Montford through the body; although it was asserted during the trial, that several passes had taken place between the parties before the fatal wound had been inflicted. This circumstance, however, was by no means clearly proved. A cry of murder was raised, the watch rushed in; but the assassin had fled. Lord Mohun surrendered himself, observing, that he hoped that Hall had made his escape, as he was well satisfied to be hanged for him; and he further avowed, that to facilitate his escape he had changed coats with him. It appeared upon the trial, that Hall had expressed his wish to marry Mrs. Bracegirdle, and conceived that the rivalry of Montford was the only obstacle to the success of his suit; he repeatedly swore, that he would get rid of him some way or other; and it was to effect this purpose that he and Lord Mohun had exchanged coats and hats in the scene-room of the theatre. That the assassination of their victim had been coolly premeditated, there could not be the slightest doubt. Hall had spoken to Mrs. Knight, of Drury Lane Theatre, telling her, that he was certain that Mrs. Bracegirdle detested him in consequence of her attachment to Montford, and at the same time requested her, as an intimate friend of Mrs. Bracegirdle, to give her a letter. This proposal Mrs. Knight very properly declined, observing, that she had already too many enemies to increase their number. “What enemies?” replied Hall. “Do you mean Montford? I shall find a way to rid you of _him_ speedily. Subsequently, in the presence of a Mrs. Sandys, Hall had sworn that he would stab Montford if he resisted; and at the same time Lord Mohun declared that he would stand by him. Hall, it also appeared, had borrowed a brace of pistols from a Captain Leister, to accomplish his purpose. And further, when Hall seemed to doubt the resolution of his lordship, and observed at the tavern, that he was ruined, unless Lord Mohun attended at the theatre to assist him by 6 o’clock, Lord Mohun replied, “Upon my soul and _honour_ I will be there!”