You came into Manchester on the morning; about what time?--As near twelve o'clock as possible I entered Mosley Street. In your passage up Mosley Street, did you meet with any number of people?--I did. Walking?--Walking. In what manner?--They were coming down the street, walking in a procession, six, or seven, or eight abreast, and arm in arm. Were you on horseback?--I was. Was there any interruption to your passage?--No. Should I explain? Tell us the reason?--As I was going down the street, some persons on the pavement desired me-- I do not wish to know what the persons on the pavement desired you to do; I do not wish you to tell us the conversation, but simply to relate what happened?--I passed through them. By their opening to give you way?--Certainly. Did you go on that day to Mr. Buxton's house, and what time did you get there? I got to Mr. Buxton's house, I should think, a quarter after one. Did you go into a room there where the magistrates were assembled?--I did. How long did you remain there?--I should think about from eight to ten minutes. During the time you were in the room, did Mr. Hunt arrive on the ground?--He was called Mr. Hunt; he was in a barouche. And a multitude accompanying him?--A vast multitude. I believe there was a cheer given by the populace at the time when he did arrive?--A tremendous shout. Did you remain in the room or did you go elsewhere?--I did not remain there; I went into the room above it. Were there any other persons in the room besides you?--Several. Did you see the Manchester Yeomanry come on to the ground?--I did. And form in front of Mr. Buxton's house?--They formed with their left flank a little to the right of the special constables, and a few yards to the right of Mr. Buxton's house. You say to the left of the line of special constables?--Their left flank was on the right of Mr. Buxton's house. You saw the line of constables; where did it extend to?--It extended from the door of Mr. Buxton's house, apparently up to the hustings. Was there more than one line of constables?--There were two lines of constables. What was the interval between them?--Near Mr. Buxton's house and the mob, three or four feet. [Illustration: "ORATOR" HUNT, 1773-1835 CHAIRMAN OF THE PETERLOO MEETING _To face page 27_] Afterwards, the line was closed by the pressure of the mob, expanding again when they came near the hustings?--According to my observation; to the best of my judgment; such is the impression on my mind. Of course you saw the people collected?--Certainly. In a large mass?--In a very large mass. What was it enabled you to distinguish the special constables from the rest?--They were superior-dressed people, had their hats on, and their staffs were constantly appearing, and they were nearer the hustings. And the people round the hustings had their hats off?--My general impression is, all, to speak accurately.