Q. Upon each one separately?
A. I called upon them in the different cells. They were confined two by two.
Q. Had you previously attended, as Assistant District Attorney, upon the examination of these prisoners?
A. I had, upon one or two occasions.
Q. Were the prisoners all present on those occasions?
A. They were present once, I distinctly recollect.
Q. Did you then talk with them?
A. No, sir; I addressed myself to the Commissioner in adjourning the case.
Q. Was there any examination proceeded with?
A. There was no examination.