CHAPTER IX.

(1746.)

At the Whipping Posts――In Westminster Hall――Preparations for the new Trials――The Lord High Steward――The Spectators’ Gallery――Kilmarnock and Cromartie――Balmerino――The Prosecution――Balmerino and Murray――‘Guilty, upon my Honour!’――Kilmarnock’s Apology――Cromartie’s Plea―― Balmerino’s Defence――Balmerino’s Conduct――George Selwyn―― Kilmarnock’s Principles――The Principles of Balmerino―― Leniency of the Government 188