The judge-advocate then asked each one of the prisoners, successively, if they desired to cross-examine this witness, to which they replied in the negative.
William (Whim), Modoc, called for the prosecution, and warned against the penalties of perjury, was then duly sworn.
Question by judge-advocate. What is your name? Answer. Whim, or William.
Q. Were you with the Modoc Indians in the Lava Beds? A. Yes.
Q. Do you remember when General Canby was killed? A. Yes, I know that they went to kill him.
Q. Did you know that he was going to be killed? A. Yes, I knew they were going to kill him.
Q. Did you know they were going to kill the peace commissioners? A. Yes.
Q. Were you at the killing? A. No, I didn’t go.