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When you saw them walking together, were they alone?-They were alone.

Were they walking separate from each other, or arm in arm?—They were alone, but he was rowing.

When they were walking together

Mr. Denman said, the learned counsel was assuming that they were seen walking together; whereas the witness, in answer to a question on that point, had stated, that when they were walking, they were in a boat on the lake.

Have you seen them walking together on land?-No, I never made any observation about their walking on land; I have seen her sitting. When you saw the Princess sitting, was any one with her?—There was a certain baron.

Who was that certain baron?—He was called a certain Bergami. Was Bergami sitting at the same time?-He was; it was on the evening of the feast.

What feast do you mean?-The feast of St. Bartholomew, when they gave a housewarming at the Villa d'Este.

At what time was it that you saw them sitting together, what time in the day?-It was in the evening.

Whereabout was it they were sitting?-They were sitting upon a bench under some trees, a kind of arbour.

Was there any one there besides the Baron and the Princess?—I saw the Baron and the Princess, and nobody else.

Do you know Raggazoni?-I do.

Was any one with you when you saw the Princess and Bergami together? There was a certain Raggazoni and I were going to sleep in a place called the Paese, which is near the Villa d'Este.

Do you remember being at work on any day at the Villa d'Este, near a corridor?—I do.

Were you working in a room ?—There was a room, and then there was another, and they made two.

Was there a door from one room to the other?-There was.. Opposite that door, at the other end of the room, was there another door?

Mr. Denman objected to the question as leading.

The counsel were informed, that they might ask whether there were any and what other doors.

Mr. Parke.-Was there any and what other door in the room you have mentioned, besides that leading into the room in which you were working? There was another door.

In what direction was that other door you have described with respect to the first door?-They were opposite to each other, one led one way and the other the other, in the same direction.

When the door of the room in which you were working was open, and the other door you have described was also open, could you see through both? When I was going a Garzone was coming out, and

we met.

When you met the Garzone coming out, could you see into the other room?-I could, because the door was open.

Did you see any person in the room at the time that the door was open?--I did.

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Whom did you see?-The Princess and the Baron.

What Baron-Bergami.

What were they doing when you saw them?-They were caressing each other with their hands.

Was the Princess sitting or standing?-Standing.

Was Bergami sitting or standing? They were both standing.

In what way were they caressing each other?-(The witness made a motion by stroking down the cheeks of the interpreter in a whimsical manner.)

Describe it in words?—They paid caresses to each other with their hands.

What part of the body did they touch? On the face.

Do you know Bergami's room at the Villa d'Este?-I know it; but I cannot distinguish it, for there are many rooms, they have told me that was the room.

Do you know of any alteration, after the Princess returned from Greece, in that room which you were told was Bergami's ?

Mr. Denman objected to the question, it not appearing who had told the witness that it was Bergami's, or on what ground he supposed it to be Bergami's.

The Lord-Chancellor, after consulting the judges, said, that if the witness has said he was told such a room was Bergami's room, though that did not prove the fact that it was Bergami's room, he might be asked the question whether any alteration was made in a room which he was told was Bergami's room.

The question was proposed to the witness.

I have not seen it.

Do you know of any thing being done to the wall of that room?— I have seen those kisses and those caresses, and I have seen no other. Did you see any work done to the wall of that room which you were told was Bergami's?—I have not it present to my mind.

Mr. Denman stated, that he had no question to propose.

The witness was directed to withdraw.

ANTONIO BIANCHI was next called in, and sworn, and examined by the Attorney-General, through the interpretation of the Marchese di Spineto.

Are you an inhabitant of Como?—I am.

Do you know the Princess of Wales?—I do.

Do you remember when she lived at the Villa d'Este ?—I do. Have you ever seen her on the Lake of Como, in a small boat ?— Many times.

Was any one with her when you have seen her in that small boat?— There was.

Who? A certain Bartolomeo Bergami.

Were they alone in this small boat together, or was any other person with them?-The two alone.

Do you know the river Brescia ?—I do.

Have you ever seen the Princess and Bergami on that river?—I have.
What have you seen them doing there?—I have seen them in a little

canoe, near to the gate or dam which they put into the water to prevent the water from overflowing the country.

What were they doing there?—I have seen first the canoe empty, and then a moment after I saw Bergami accompanying the Princess, take her by the arm, and enter the canoe.

Where were they coming from when they went into the canoe?They came from this flood-gate, from this riparo.

Describe what the riparo is, and whereabout it was?-(Describing it.) This is the river, and this is the riparo, which is a bank to prevent the water overflowing this small tract of land, where there is a vineyard; and here, further on, is a road which leads on a new road, which the Princess has ordered to be made, and has cut the road through the vineyard.

Where were they when you first saw them?-They were coming from the riparo, and were coming through this little road to get into the canoe

Is that the only time you saw them on the Brescia?-I have seen them several times, but then I saw them go backwards and forwards. How were they dressed when you saw them at this riparo?-Both in white.

What sort of dress?-I cannot tell, for I did not go and touch them; I cannot say whether it was linen or silk, or any other thing. Could you see whether they had been in the water or not?

Mr. Denman objected to this question. Two persons were seen near the water by the witness, and he was asked if they had been in the water-a fact which could only be inferred from appearances, and therefore the witness should be questioned as to such appearances.

The Lord-Chancellor said, the counsel might ask whether their clothes were wet.

The Attorney-Genenal-Were their clothes wet?-At the top they seemed wet, but I cannot tell whether they were dry or not, for I did not touch them.

Did they get into the canoe when you saw them?-They went.

Which way did they go with the canoe?-They came down the small canal, and then they went towards the villa.

What small canal are you talking of?-The small canal of the Brescia. What time of the day was it?-About two in the afternoon.

Where was it you first saw them; whereabout were they when you first saw them at that time?-I saw them the first time leaning against this riparo.

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Was there any water where they were standing?-There is a little water, but not much.

How much? The depth of a braccio.

When you first saw them were they standing in that water, or were they upon dry land?—I saw them that they were leaning against this bank, then afterwards immediately I saw him conduct her to the boat. Was that place, where you say the water was about a braccio deep, a place used sometimes for bathing?-Many gentlemen go there.

Do they go to bathe?-Many gentleman go there to take a little bathing in that place, because the bank is good and the water is clear. When you first saw the Princess and Bergami at that place, were they standing in the water or not?

The interpreter having put the question to the witness, The Earl of Limerick complained that it had not been accurately translated, as the word "first," which the learned counsel had used, had been omitted.

They were in the water, but they came out immediately as soon as they saw me with four gentlemen who were in a boat; they came out and went to the canoe.

You say the Princess was dressed in white; did you observe how she was dressed in the lower part, what she had on?-A species of loose trowsers that reached to the feet.

Mr. Brougham stated, that he had no question to put. A Peer.-How many feet is a braccio?—A braccio is the same with which they measure cloth, linen, every thing (showing the length of his arm).

The witness measured before him about three quarters of a yard, and was then directed to withdraw.

GIOVANNI LUCINI was next called in, and sworn, and examined by Mr. Parke, through the interpretation of the Marchese di Spineto.

Of what country are you a native?-Of Blevio.
Is that on the Lake of Como?—It is.

What trade are you?-A white-washer.

Were you employed at the Villa d'Este?—I was.
Was that in the service of the Princess?-It was.
Do you know Bartholomew Bergami?—I do.

Whilst you were at the Villa d'Este, did you see the Princess and Bergami together?—I did.

Have you seen them together often?—I have seen them many times.

Did you ever see them riding together in a carriage?—I have. Did you ever see them in a padovanello?—I have seen them in a padovanello.

Describe in what way the Princess sat?-He was sitting behind in the padovanello, and she was sitting on his knees.

Where was the arm of Bergami?-He had his arms under the arms of her Royal Highness, holding in the left the reins, by the right the whip.

Do you recollect at any time being at work in a tower near the Villa d'Este?-I do.

When you were working in that tower, did you see the Princess and Bergami?—I did.

What were they doing when you first saw them?—They were reading a book.

Were they sitting, or walking, or standing ?-They were sitting. After you saw them, what did they do?-They got up and went into a small cabinet, which was just by.

Was any person with them at the time?—No.

In what way did they walk into this cabinet?-They got up and went in, he got hold of hier arm to help her to get up.

When they walked away, did you see where Bergami's arm was?I did not see that, because he helped her to get up, and then they walked together side by side.

Do you know the room at the Villa d'Este, which was Bergami's ?— I do.

Did you see Bergami in that room in a morning through the window I did.

How was he dressed?—He had on a morning gown of lead colour. At what time in the morning was it that you saw him?-Between ten and eleven.

Did you see any body else in that room at that time?—There were he and the Princess.

How was the Princess dressed?—I believe she was dressed in white. What were they doing when you saw them?-They were so, and I immediately retired.

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so?"-They were at the window, looking

Did you observe nothing more?—I did not; I was working at my business.

How long did they remain at the window when you saw them?——— A little time.

Were you ever present at the theatre at the Villa d'Este?—I have

been.

Was any one performing?-There was.

Who were they?-The Princess was singing, and Mr. Bergami was playing upon an instrument, Torototela.

Cross-examined by Mr. Denman.-Did you not say at Milan, before you came here, that you knew nothing about it ?—I do not understand the question.

Did you not say at Milan, that you knew nothing upon the subject, but wished for a journey to London?-To me they have told nothing; I have been examined at Milan.

Examined by the Lords.

Earl Grey.-Is a padovanello a carriage commonly used in your country?—It is.

Is it not a carriage with one seat only?-With one seat only.
Can two people sit side by side in that seat?-They cannot.

Is it not the custom for the man who drives to drive with any other person in the carriage sitting on his knees, and holding the reins and the whip on the sides?-Certainly, when there are two it is necessary that one must sit behind, and the other upon him.

Lord Ellenborough.-Have you frequently seen two persons in a padovanello?--Yes, I have seen others.

The witness was directed to withdraw.

CARLO RANCATTI was then called in, and sworn, and examined by the Attorney-General, through the interpretation of the Marchese di Spineto.

Were you ever in the service of the Princess of Wales?-I have been.

How long were you in her Royal Highness's service?—Nearly two years.

What was your situation in the service?-Confectioner.

Where did the Princess live when you went into her service?-At the Villa d'Este.

Do you know Bergami ?—I do.

When you were at the Villa d'Este, have you ever seen the Princess and Bergami together Always.

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