By Mr. Means:
Q. They could leave as soon as they wanted?
A. Yes; the same as any other citizens. They were not under pay—not under pay at all.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Did you not have the right from the mayor to demand them to go with you?
A. I did not know I had a right any more than I could command you to assist me.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did you get such instructions from the mayor?
A. At the time we went out we did not expect any such trouble.
Q. But did the mayor give you instructions to demand them to go with you?