more. In his Death, I am certain, the King would lose a good Subject; all good Men, a Friend; and Vice, an Enemy. To enforce what I have said, I must beg Leave to use some of Mr. _Savage's_ own Expressions in his Address to the Court, when he received his Sentence: _I am perswaded that, as mere_ Men, _and out of the Seat of Justice, the Court is susceptible of the tender Passions, and too humane not to commiserate the unhappy Situation of him and his Fellow-sufferer_ Mr. Gregory; _and to distinguish between Offences which arise out of premeditation and a Disposition habituated to Vice or Immorality, and Transgressions which are the unhappy and unforeseen Effects of a casual Absence of Reason, and a sudden Impulse of passion. I hope the Court will contribute to an Extension of that mercy which the Jury had shewed to_ Mr. Merchant, _who had, according to the Evidence, led them into this Calamity._ To this Effect, and in almost the same Words, spoke Mr. _Savage_. I am satisfied, your Lordship sees the Force of Reason in his Words; and nothing can add more to this Gentleman's Character, or shew the Goodness of his Disposition, than when he declared, that _nothing could more soften his Grief than to be without any Companion in so great a misfortune_. Here I cannot help reviving the Memory of his past Misfortunes: Wretched from the Womb, robbed of two Fathers, and who never yet was blessed with the Smiles of a Parent! Who that is born of a Woman can reflect on his Fate, and refuse a Tear? I dare venture to say, that your Lordship, and all virtuous disposed Souls, would rejoice to see his past miseries recompensed with his Life, which is now in the Hands of the King: And happy for him, and his Fellow-sufferer, that Mercy sits in Person on the Throne of _Great-Britain_! Since it is plain, the Publick may be a Loser by the Death of these Gentlemen, and none but the Grave can be a Gainer, there is great Reason to hope for a Pardon, or an extensive Reprieve. Once more, my Lord, let me repeat my Intreaty for your Intercession for him; restore him once more to Life and Freedom; rejoice his Friends, and preserve the Publick a useful Member; and forgive, my Lord, the Importunity of _Your most obliged,_ _and most obedient_ _humble Servant._ Dec. 13. 1727. _FINIS._ * * * * * Transcriber's Notes: The transcriber made these changes to the text to correct obvious errors: 1. p. 8 by Candle-light. --> by Candle-light." 2. p. 12 Mr Savage --> Mr. Savage 3. p. 18 Honouroble --> Honourable 4. p. 19 Humanity of my Mother! --> Humanity of my Mother!" * * * * *