“I did not,” he replied.
“Well, the boy gave the bundle out last night. He stated that you called for it.”
“At what time was it given out?”
“Quite early in the morning.”
“After the assault on Maynard?”
“Yes, sir; so he said.”
“Where were you?”
“I dozed off and left the boy in charge.”
“Is it usual to leave a boy on watch?”
“No, sir, only——”