Q. What was his position on board?
A. I do not know what his position was. I never learned that. He was on board as if superintending the provisions, or something of that kind.
(The prisoner, John Harleston, was asked to stand up, and witness identified him.)
Q. What position had he on board?
A. I do not know what he did on board, anything more than that he arranged the big gun, and asked assistance to lend him a hand in managing the gun.
Q. Was he an officer, or seaman?
A. I believe he is no seaman.
Q. In what capacity did he act on board?
A. Nothing further than that, so far as I learned.
Q. Did you hear him give any directions?