Witness.—“No, I did not. Never.”
Sir Edward.—“I think you did. Be careful in your replies. Did Burton extort money from these gentlemen?”
Witness.—“I have never been there at all.”
Sir Edward.—“Have you ever been to Anderton’s Hotel and stayed a night with a gentleman, whom you threatened the next morning with exposure?”
Witness.—“I have not.”
Sir Edward.—“When did you go abroad with Burton?”
Witness.—“I think in February, 1892.”
Sir Edward.—“When did you last go with him abroad?”
Witness.—“Last spring.”
Sir Edward.—“How long were you away?”