Q. Did you hear the conversation between them?
A. I did.
Q. If he had communicated any orders to General Brinton, you would have heard them?
A. I certainly should. I might say that I was standing with General Brinton, when Colonel Norris drove up. He jumped out of the carriage, and he seemed very glad, indeed, to see General Brinton and all hands, and we went over and sat along side of the road, and I heard all the conversation. I would have been very apt, if any orders had been given, to pay some attention, because I was anxious about the situation myself, and particularly as I was personally acquainted with Colonel Norris.
Q. You are certain he gave no orders to go to any point from where he was then?
A. Not that I know of; and I think if such orders were given, I would have heard them.
Q. Were you present during the entire conversation?
A. Yes.
Q. All the time?
A. I think so.