“Yes, sir.”
“And had pledged certain diamonds as collateral, in order to secure his gambling debt with you?”
“No, sir.”
“He hadn’t?”
“No, sir, he hadn’t.”
“Do I understand that you had not received any diamonds whatever from Mr. Trent, pledged as collateral security for gambling losses?”
“No, sir.”
“Or for any other losses?”
“No, sir.”
“Or to cover any loans?”