A. The gun was pointing toward the brig.
Q. Who were about the gun?
A. Before I went on board I saw that a man was stationed beside the gun; I could not say which of them it was.
Q. What crew had you?
A. I had four men, a cook, and mate.
Q. Were they armed?
A. No, sir.
Q. Were you armed?
A. I had one old musket that would go off at half-cock.
Q. Was there any gun on board your vessel?