"I neither saw this person killed, nor the robber you first saw, but I heard the report of the firearms at almost the same moment, and I presume that they fell by each other's hands."
The intendant called his clerk, who had accompanied him, and desired him to get ready his writing materials, and then said—
"Edward Armitage, we will now take down your deposition as to what has occurred."
Edward then commenced by stating, "that he was out in the forest and had lost his way, and was seeking a path home."
"You were out in the forest during the night?
"Yes, sir, I was."
"With your gun?"
"I always carry my gun," replied Edward.
"In pursuit of game?"
"No, sir; I was not. I have never been out in pursuit of game during night-time in my life."