Both Uses of

testimony
in
Middlemarch

Mr. Bulstrode's consultation of Harriet seemed to have had the effect desired by Mr. Vincy, for early the next morning a letter came which Fred could carry to Mr. Featherstone as the required testimony.†
Chpt 2 *

testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing

It would be playing the part of a fool to offer his own testimony on behalf of himself, and say, "I did not take the money as a bribe."†
Chpt 8