Q. I am not asking you what testimony you gave in the court. Have you ever stated to any person before to-day, outside of the court, or anywhere, that you heard officers of companies give the command to fire?
A. I believe I have. Yes, sir.
Q. And you have stated that you heard General Pearson give the command to fire?
A. Not in those words.
Q. What do you mean by "Not in those words?"
A. I think the order to fire emanated from General Pearson, but I never said, in direct words, that General Pearson gave the order to fire.
Q. It was only a supposition of yours?
A. No; it was from the remark that I have sworn—I heard General Pearson give this—my remark was that General Pearson had turned around to other officers, with whom I am not acquainted, and used the expression, "Your men to fire;" but I did not say he had coupled those words with "Order your men to fire."
Q. Did you hear him say those words?
A. I have sworn. Yes, sir.