ROYAL DECISION._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

In the reign of George I. the sister of judge Dormer being married to a

gentleman who afterwards killed a man very basely, the judge went to

move the king for a pardon. It was impossible that he could offer any

thing to the royal ear in extenuation of the crime, and therefore he was

the more earnest in expressing his hope that his majesty would save him

and his family from the infamy the execution of the sentence would bring

upon them. “So, Mr. Justice,” said the king, “what you propose to me is,

that I should transfer the infamy from you and your family, to me and my

family; but I shall do no such thing.” Motion refused.

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