Q. Have you formed or expressed an opinion whether the facts charged, if proved, constitute the offence of piracy?
A. I have not, sir.
Q. You think you have no bias or prejudice in this case?
A. No, sir.
Challenge withdrawn. Juror sworn.
Thomas Costello called. Challenged for principal cause.
By Mr. Smith:
Q. In a capital case, where the evidence is sufficient to convince you of the guilt of the prisoner, have you any conscientious scruples that would prevent your finding a verdict of guilty?
A. No, sir.
By Mr. Larocque, for the prisoners: