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But I can speak to the genl behaviour of Mr. Rishton the Gaoler. He shews every lenity to the prisoners and is very good to them. The prisoners use the Gaoler much worse than he uses his prisoners.
Qu. How long have you been a prisoner?
Ans: I have been a prisoner ever since the 14th April last.
Qu. Is The Gaoler a sober man?
Ans: Yes.
Qu: Is it is not it true that he gets drunk & uses the prisoners ill when he is drunk.
Ans. No. never. I never heard
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