I never saw the youngster, until within the last six months, when he was landed from the roadstead, and brought to Wychecombe, to be cured of his wounds; nor ever heard of him before.

When they told me his name was Wycherly Wychecombe, I could do no less than call and see him.

The poor fellow lay at death's door for a fortnight; and it was while we had little or no hope of saving him, that I got the few family anecdotes from him.

Now, that would be good evidence in law, I believe, Thomas." "For certain things, had the lad really died.

Surviving, he must be heard on his _voire dire_, and under oath.