Witness.—'Sure, it belonged to Mr Pete!'
Crown Prosecutor.—'The elder prisoner you mean—Peter Dempster. You are on your oath, remember, and you swear to this?'
Witness.—'I do, it's the truth sure I'm telling ye, sir, if it's my last word.'
Crown Prosecutor.—'Never mind your last word. Tell me this: How is it that you are so certain that this particular shovel was the prisoner's property?'
Witness.—'Because of the brand on the handle, and the burn just above the blade, sir! I put both on meself.'
Crown Prosecutor.—'Acting on the elder prisoner's instruction, of course?'
Witness.—'Of course, sir!'
Crown Prosecutor.—'That will do. I have done with you.'
Our barristers immediately began to cross-examine, but elicited nothing of any importance.