This step naturally added to the danger of my situation, and it was freely used against me at the trial.

But I had no alternative, unless the _Freethinker_ was to go down, and that I had resolved to prevent at any cost.

At the same time I engaged to take over Mr.
Ramsey's business at Stonecutter Street, and to recoup him for his heavy investment; and I am bound to admit that he behaved generously in all these arrangements.

On February 11 the following editorial notice appeared in my paper: "With this number of the _Freethinker_ I assume a new position.
The full responsibility for everything in connexion with the paper henceforth rests with me.

I am editor, proprietor, printer and publisher.