Q. Did you hear the order to load?
A. No, sir; they were all loaded before they got there. They could not have loaded in that time. After the first volley was fired, then I seen them loading—those men in front.
Q. Don't you know who gave the order to load?
A. I didn't hear anybody give the order to load.
Q. They loaded without orders?
A. I suppose so, after the first fire.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. Did you see them load afterwards?
A. Yes; breech loaders.
Q. Did you see the operation?