Wilds, Richard | Day 8
Asked for £3 at court for speaking truth. Declared he wasn’t ashamed for taking bribe.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Liberal
Witness Testimony:
- 8306.
(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A labourer.
- 8307.
Where do you live ? — Cambridge Cottage, York Street, Lower Walmer.
- 8308.
Did you receive any money ? — Yes, 3L.
- 8309.
From whom ? — Mr. Axon.
- 8310.
David Axon ? — Yes.
- 8311.
To vote for the Liberal ? — Yes.
- 8312.
Did you vote for him ? — I did.
- 8313.
Did you receive anything else ? — No, nothing. I beg pardon, but when shall I call for the 3L. for speaking the truth.
- 8314.
Do not talk nonsense ; you ought to be ashamed for taking 3L. for your vote ? — No, sir, I am not a bit ashamed.