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 In what way did you examine the villous coat?—With the nail of my finger, and it easily came off.

And in its proper state would it come off easily with the nail of a finger?—No, Sir. We examined particularly the under part where the fluid was.

Was it generally in that soft state?—The greatest part of it was so.

(By Mr. Justice Abbott.) The under part is where any thing in the stomach would rest and would touch?—Yes, my Lord.

(By Mr. Sergt. Lens.) Did you observe any particularity in the appearance?—The blood-vessels of the stomach were rather in a more turgid state than they should be naturally. We also examined the liver and lungs, and both appeared in a sound state.

Did you examine the heart?—I do not recollect; I am not quite certain.

Do you think that any thing affected it?—I did not examine it, that I recollect.

Did you give any directions as to what was put into the basin?—After examining the contents of the stomach, which were put into the basin, we poured them into an earthen jug.

And your attention was particularly drawn to that in the basin?—I placed the jug upon a chair, on which there was a cushion; and I took particular care that, as the seat was elastic, it should rest against the back, so as not to fall; and I said at the time that it must be taken particular care of, as it was necessary for me to examine it.

Was that said to any one in particular, or was it said generally?—Particularly to Mr. Donnall; we were very near each other.

Was there any other person present but you three?—Not at that time.

(By Mr. Justice Abbott.) The prisoner, Donnall, was in the room at that time?—Yes, my Lord.

(By Mr. Sergt. Lens.) What did you proceed to do