Thursday, January 19, 2006
I am a Portuguese
More from The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834:Q. Do you know Mr. Talbot?
Roderie. I do not understand English.
Q. Do you know Mr. Talbot?
Roderie. If I see him I know him.
Q. What is his christian name?
Roderie. I do not know no more than Mr. Talbot; I am a Portuguese.
Q. Do you know whether Mr. Talbot is a Popish bishop or not?
Roderie. I do not know.
Council for the crown. My lord, we despair of being able to make out the charge against the defendant.
Acquitted .
I think I should try that answer some time: "I do not know; I am a Portuguese." ¶ 1:36 AM
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