495.] Shorthand Stellter taking down what was said,--quite accurately, testifies Rannsleben.

From Stellter (that is to say from the "Protocol" just mentioned), or from Stellter and Rannsleben together, we continue the Dialogue:-- KING to Friedel [in the tone of a Rhadamanthus suffering from gout].
"'To give sentence against a Peasant from whom you have taken wagon, plough and everything that enables him to get his living, and to pay his rent and taxes: is that a thing that can be done ?' FRIEDEL (and the two Mutes, bowing).

"'No.' KING.

"'May a Miller who has no water, and consequently cannot grind, and, therefore, not earn anything, have his mill taken from him, on account of his not having paid his rent: is that just ?' FRIEDEL (and Mutes as aforesaid).

"'No.' KING.