Q. Did he take your examination in writing?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you learn what his name was?
A. I think his name was Gilchrist.
Q. Were you sworn, as a witness?
A. Yes.
Q. What proceeding was that, as you were given to understand, and what was the object of the examination?
A. The object of it was to find out what vessel she was, what was her nationality, and who owned the cargo belonging to her.
Q. And you gave your testimony on these subjects.
A. Yes.