Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession¹, during which time she was fully² committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment³ for perjury⁴. This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity⁵ or outward scandal. The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes. Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise. This he did, and took Lady Mason with him before two magistrates⁷ for the county who were sitting at Doddinghurst, a village five miles distant from Sir Peregrine's house. Here by agreement they were met by Lucius Mason who was to act as one of the bailsmen for his mother's appearance at the trial. Sir Peregrine was the other, but it was brought about by amicable⁹ management between the lawyers that his appearance before the magistrates was not required. There were also there the two attorneys, Bridget Bolster¹⁰ the witness, one Torrington from London who brought with him the absolute deed executed on that 14th of July with reference to the then dissolved partnership¹¹ of Mason and Martock; and there was Mr. Samuel Dockwrath. I must not forget to say that there was also a reporter for the press, provided by the special care of the latter-named gentleman.