the window of the room, and after striking against
the wall rolled about on the floor. One brother and
sister who were in the house went out to inquire what
was wanted of their father, and they were not permitted to return. On the last night no one remained
in the house but his father, himself, and the servant-maid. In the middle of the night they all went
out, and got some distance from the house. In
crossing a field, however, they were met by two
soldiers, who asked them their business. The maid
answered that they were looking for a cow, when
they were permitted to proceed. The soldiers had
their arms, and his father had his gun. The maid
and himself were left at a farmhouse in the neighbourhood."
Henry Rogers, whom the soldiers had not recognised in the darkness, managed to escape, and pushed on in the direction of London, resolving to lay his grievances before the king. He was dressed in a whitish fustian frock, with imitation pearl buttons, and a blue riding-coat over it.
As soon as it was discovered that he had decamped, a reward of £350 was offered for his apprehension. He had already shot and killed five men, and had wounded seven. He was not, however, taken till he reached Salisbury Plain, where he hailed a postboy, who was returning with an empty chaise, and asked for a lift. He was still carrying his gun. The boy drove him to the inn, where he procured a bed; but the circumstances, and the description, had excited suspicion ; he was secured in his sleep, and was removed to Cornwall, to be tried for murder
