Q. As if comparatively close by?
A. Yes, it might be.
Q. From the direction of the Bishop’s Walk?
A. I couldn’t rightly say, sir. It wasn’t a carrying day. Sounds on such a day travel very deceptive. It might have come from across the road, or further.
Q. At what time did you hear this particular shot?
A. It might have been three o’clock, or a little later; I couldn’t be sure.
Q. Think again.
A. No, I couldn’t be sure, sir. I shouldn’t like to swear.
Q. Might it have been nearer half-past three?
A. Very like. I dare say it might.