TES though his pare was turned a little on one side by the last slap.
prisoner the evidence is examined to and witness withdrawns. The prisoner is cautioned to be careful in his defence. whatever he may say will be recorded
He states: On the day on which I was beaten by Mr. Stopkins, I cleaned three gratings, and was working the fourth grating, when I went to the "quarter" gallery. Mr. Hoh. this came upon me and sent Antonio for me. I went and resumed my work, and Mr Hopkins came up to me and struck me twice. I was hiding my face to protect it, when Mr Hopkins, not being able to reach my face, kicked me on the mouth.
My tooth bled at the mouth. By my mouth are the marks of the blood from my mouth. Now on my breast of his chest, which being very dirty, it is difficult to say whether it is blood or not. Prisoner also shews his mouth, where five of his teeth are loose, as he states, from Mr Hopkins' kick). I was so enraged, that I sprang up and used my knife, and wounded Mr. Hopkins. I was blind from anger. I could not see any thing. I was quite out of my senses. I am not sorry for my having stabbed him.
My dislike to Mr Hopkins proceeds from his beating me. I have no more to say. I do not wish to call upon any witnesses.
Captain Oliver
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