Q. There were several of his staff officers?
A. They were all strangers to me.
Q. How many of his staff officers were present at the time this conversation occurred?
A. I suppose there were five or six gentlemen present scattered around. Whether they were listening to the conversation or not I cannot pretend to say.
Q. What time was Colonel Norris and General Brinton talking this matter over?
A. How long?
Q. Yes?
A. I suppose twenty minutes. I know it was a longer time than I wanted to stay. I was anxious to get back.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Was he sitting down?