Letters were read and in one letter Queensberry declared that Oscar had plainly shown the white feather when he called on him.

One felt that this was probably true: Queensberry's word on such a point could be accepted.
In the re-examination Sir Edward Clarke occupied himself chiefly with two youths, Shelley and Conway, who had been passed over casually by Mr.Carson.In answer to his questions Oscar stated that Shelley was a youth in the employ of Mathews and Lane, the publishers.

Shelley had very good taste in literature and a great desire for culture.

Shelley had read all his books and liked them.

Shelley had dined with him and his wife at Tite Street.