Q. Were they citizens?
A. Yes; citizens and military besides.
Q. What military men?
A. Captain Macfarland was one military man that I remember distinctly.
Q. Was he under your command?
A. He was not out with his command.
Q. Any other military men?
A. I do not know, there was quite a number of persons there. We talked the matter over.
Q. Did you receive any orders from General Pearson, or from any of your superior officers?
A. No.