“Was the residence of the deceased, Mr. Bernard Peixada, near to your place of business?”
“It was, sir—on the next block.”
“What block? How is the block bounded?”
“The block, sir, is bounded by Eighty-fifth and Eighty-sixth Streets, and Ninth and Tenth Avenues, your honor.”
“Many houses on that block?
“None, your honor; only the house of the deceased. That stands on the top of a hill, back from the street, with big grounds around it.”
“Had Mr. Peixada lived there long?
“Since the 1st of May, this year.”
“Now, Mr. Martin, do you remember the night of July 30th?”
“Faith, I do, sir; and I’ll not soon forget it.”